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Felix

Pronounced FEE-liks

boy

✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Felix appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 24:25.

Meaning: "Happy; Fortunate; Blessed"
Origin: Latin

Felix means "happy" or "fortunate" in Latin. In the Book of Acts, Antonius Felix was the Roman governor of Judea before whom the apostle Paul was tried. Felix kept Paul imprisoned for two years, occasionally summoning him for conversations about faith. When Paul reasoned about "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" (Acts 24:25). Felix's response has become a cautionary example of postponing spiritual decision-making. Felix represents those who are intellectually interested in the Gospel but unwilling to submit to its demands. His story warns against the danger of always waiting for a "more convenient" time to respond to God's truth.

Spiritual meaning

Felix's name — 'happy' — contrasts ironically with his trembling before Paul's message. His story warns us that postponing our response to God's truth robs us of the very happiness our hearts seek.

Related verses (KJV)

"And 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."
Acts 24:25 (KJV) →
"But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound."
Acts 24:27 (KJV) →

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