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Person

Felix

Roman governor

Roman governor who hears 's case in Caesarea.

8 appearances1 Bible books1 known aliases

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governor of who receives at after his arrest in and hears the case against him brought by the high priest Ananias and the orator . He delays a decision and keeps Paul under guard for two years while hoping for a bribe, sending for him often. With his wife he hears Paul speak about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, becoming alarmed and sending him away.

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