Roman governor of Judea · First century AD

Felix in the Bible

Felix keeps Paul in custody at Caesarea for two years, sends for him often hoping for a bribe, and trembles when the talk turns to righteousness and judgment to come — then sends him away for a convenient season that never arrives.

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Read the first mention — Acts 23:24Search every form of “Felix”

Verses mentioning Felix

9 occurrences across 8 verses in the King James Version.

  1. Acts 23:24

    And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.

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  2. Acts 23:26

    Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.

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  3. Acts 24:3

    We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

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  4. Acts 24:22

    And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.

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  5. Acts 24:24

    And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.

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  6. Acts 24:25

    And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

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  7. Acts 24:27

    But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

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  8. Acts 25:14

    And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:

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