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Paul started talking about living right, self-control, and the judgment that's coming. Felix got seriously uncomfortable and was like, 'Okay, that's enough for today. I'll hit you up when I have time for this conversation.'
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King James Version · EnglishAnd as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.Ask the AI Assistant
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📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Book of Acts was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, to an individual named Theophilus, likely a Roman official, around the early 60