Conscience Toward God and People

Five days later the high priest came to Caesarea with some elders and a speaker named Tertullus. Tertullus said Paul made trouble everywhere. He said Paul tried to profane the temple.

Paul answered that no one found him arguing or stirring up a crowd. He said he worshiped the God of his fathers. He believed the Law and the Prophets, and he hoped in God that the dead will rise.

Paul said, "In this I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men."

Felix decided to wait. Later he and his wife Drusilla heard Paul talk about faith in Christ Jesus. Paul spoke about right living. He spoke about self-control and judgment. Felix was afraid. He sent Paul away until a better time. Paul stayed in custody two years.