Chapter 24, verse 25 - Chapter 25, verse 3
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As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you.”
26
Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often, and talked with him.
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But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.
Chapter 25
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Festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.
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Then the high priest and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul, and they begged him,
3
asking a favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem
