Who was Felix in the Bible?
Lived in the New Testament era
Felix was a Roman procurator (governor) of Judea who served from approximately 52 to 60 AD. Felix appears in 8 verses of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Felix?
Felix was a Roman procurator (governor) of Judea who served from approximately 52 to 60 AD. He is mentioned in the book of Acts in connection with the apostle Paul's imprisonment and trial. Paul was brought before Felix in Caesarea after being accused by the Jewish leaders of being a troublemaker and inciting riots (Act.23.24, 26). During the hearing, Paul defended himself against the charges and spoke about his faith in Christ (Act.24.10-21). Felix, who was well-informed about Christianity, postponed making a decision and kept Paul in custody, hoping to receive a bribe from him (Act.24.22-26). Felix also heard Paul speak about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, which caused him to be afraid (Act.24.25). However, Felix left Paul in prison for two years until his successor, Porcius Festus, took office (Act.24.27). The account of Paul's interaction with Felix highlights the challenges faced by early Christians in the face of Roman authority and the corruption within the judicial system.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Felix appear in the Bible?
Felix is referenced in 8 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Acts 23:24
- Acts 23:26
- Acts 24:3
- Acts 24:22
- Acts 24:24
- Acts 24:25
- Acts 24:27
- Acts 25:14
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Felix.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Felix?
Felix appears in 8 verses, all of them in Acts.
Which books of the Bible mention Felix?
Just one: Acts.
Where can I read every verse about Felix?
This page lists 8 of them. Protos carries all 8, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
