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23 Then he ordered the centurion to guard Paul, and to let him have liberty, and to forbid none of his own people from attending to him.

Paul Held in Custody

24 After several days, when Felix arrived with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul and heard him speak concerning faith in Christ. 25 As he lectured about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix was afraid and answered, “For now, leave! When time permits, I will send for you.”

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23 He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard(A) but to give him some freedom(B) and permit his friends to take care of his needs.(C)

24 Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.(D) 25 As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control(E) and the judgment(F) to come, Felix was afraid(G) and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.”

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