Felix told the officer to keep Paul guarded but to give him some freedom and to let his friends bring what he needed.
When people live so that they please the Lord, even their enemies will make peace with them.
Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had given these orders about Jeremiah through Nebuzaradan, commander of the guard:
But Paul’s nephew heard about this plan and went to the army building and told Paul.
he said, “I will hear your case when those who are against you come here, too.” Then the governor gave orders for Paul to be kept under guard in Herod’s palace.
At the same time Felix hoped that Paul would give him some money, so he often sent for Paul and talked with him.
But Festus answered that Paul would be kept in Caesarea and that he himself was returning there soon.
The next day we came to Sidon. Julius was very good to Paul and gave him freedom to go visit his friends, who took care of his needs.
When we arrived at Rome, Paul was allowed to live alone, with the soldier who guarded him.
He boldly preached about the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ, and no one stopped him.