But he was also hoping that Paul would offer him money; therefore he also sent for him quite often and conversed with him. But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned — Felix exploits Paul's case for bribery, summoning him repeatedly in hopes of payment. The two-year detention is an injustice motivated by covetousness. Felix's successor Festus is introduced as more politically astute, willing to placate Jewish authorities even at cost of justice.

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