And should have indulgence (εχειν τε ανεσιν). From ανιημ, to let loose, release, relax. Old word, in the N.T. only here and [Refer…

And he commanded, etc. It is evident from this verse that Felix was disposed to show Paul all the favors that were consistent with his saf…

And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul.—More accurately, the centurion—either the officer in whose custody he…

Felix seems to have summed up the situation accurately. After a decade in Palestine (cf. comment on v.1), he was “well acquainted with the way” (v.…

When Felix. It appears that Felix (though he pronounced nothing concerning the matter) perceived that Paul was burdened not with any fault…

And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul
In custody, to watch and guard him, and look after him, that he went not a…

The apostle reasoned concerning the nature and obligations of righteousness, temperance, and a judgment to come, thus showing the oppressive judge …