Felix could not be compelled to pass judgment, and in addition to wanting to curry favor with the Jews, he had another motive for delay ​ — he hoped that Paul would bribe him. ​ — Acts 24: 10 - 19, 26.
Feliks tidak merasa berkewajiban untuk menjatuhkan vonis, dan selain ingin menarik simpati orang - orang Yahudi, ia mempunyai motif lain dengan menunda kasus itu — ia berharap Paulus akan menyuapnya. — Kisah 24: 10 - 19, 26.