The Jewish authorities were relentless in their pursuit of Paul. Ananias going to Ceasarea with a lawyer in tow. The lawyer made a flattering speech to introduce his case, buttering up the Governor. He accused Paul of being a troublemaker. The one thing the Romans did not like was anyone who might stir up a riot, so this was the one thing that might get the Romans to side with the Jews.
Paul made his defence, being respectful of the Governor, but without crawling. He refuted the charges, and pointed to the evidence. He drew attention to the resurrection of the dead.
Felix was acquainted with "the Way". The activities of the church had become known throughout Judea and Samaria, and further afield. He kept Paul under a kind of house arrest for sometime, and frequently spoke with him about Christ. He wanted to hear more, but was also afraid. He was also hoping for a bribe. So like Pilate before him, we have a man here who is a whole mixture of motives. This carried on for two years.
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