Acts 24:22, 22 But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case.” - ESV
Acts 24:23 (WEB)
He ordered the Centurion that Paul should be kept in custody and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.
Acts 24:24 (WEB)
After some days, Felix came with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.
Acts 24:25 (WEB)
As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgement to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "God's your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."
Acts 24:26 (WEB)
Meanwhile he hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore he sent for him more often and talked with him.
Acts 24:27 (WEB)
But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.
Acts 25:5 (WEB) - 5 “Let them therefore”, he said, “that are in power among you go down with me, and if there is anything wrong in the man, let them accuse him.”
6 When he had stayed among them more than ten days, he went down to Caesarea, and on the next day he sat on the judgment seat, and commanded Paul to be brought.
7 When he had come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing against him many and grievous charges which they could not prove,