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16, 17. (a) How did Felix handle Paul’s trial? (b) Why may Felix have become frightened, yet for what reason did he continue to see Paul?This was not the first time that Governor Felix had heard about Christian beliefs. The account states: “Felix, knowing quite well the facts concerning this Way [the term used to describe early Christianity], began to put them off and say: ‘Whenever Lysias the military commander comes down, I will decide these matters involving you.’ And he gave orders to the army officer that the man be kept under arrest but given some freedom, and that his people be allowed to attend to his needs.”—Acts 24:22, 23.Some days later, Felix, with his wife Drusilla, a Jewess, sent for Paul and “listened to him speak about the belief in Christ Jesus.” (Acts 24:24) However, when Paul spoke about “righteousness and self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened,” possibly because such things troubled his conscience on account of the wicked course he had pursued in his own life. So he dismissed Paul, saying: “Go away for now, but when I have an opportunity I will send for you again.” Felix did see Paul many times after that, not because he wanted to learn the truth, but because he hoped that Paul would give him a bribe.—Acts 24:25, 26.
Answer the question in order. Answer in a very short sentence and very understandable, I want you to answer like you are a Jehovah’s Witness and that you are 13 yo
Answer the question in order. Answer in a very short sentence and very understandable, I want you to answer like you are a Jehovah’s Witness and that you are 13 yo
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(a) Felix handled Paul’s trial by delaying a decision and keeping him under arrest with some freedom.
(b) Felix may have become frightened because Paul's message about judgment made him feel guilty, but he continued to see Paul because he wanted a bribe.
(b) Felix may have become frightened because Paul's message about judgment made him feel guilty, but he continued to see Paul because he wanted a bribe.