Acts 24:25-27 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and the Judgment to come, Felix trembled and answered, Go for this time, but taking time later, I will call for you.

MKJV⁽ⁱ⁾ ²⁵ And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and the Judgment to come, Felix trembled and answered, Go for this time, but taking time later, I will call for you. ²⁶ He also hoped that silver would be given him by Paul, that he might free him. Therefore he also frequently sent for him and talked with him. ²⁷ But after two years Felix welcomed a successor, Porcius Festus. And wishing to show a favor to the Jews, Felix left Paul bound.