"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."
Biblical Name · Latin Origin
Felix Meaning in the Bible
Felix
boy
Felix means "happy" or "fortunate," from the Latin felix. He genuinely appears in the King James Bible as the Roman governor who heard Paul: "And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled" (Acts 24:25).
Is Felix in the Bible?
Yes — Felix appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 24:25.
Pronunciation:/FEE-liks/
OriginLatin
MeaningHappy; Fortunate; Blessed
What does Felix mean?
Felix is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Happy; Fortunate; Blessed". 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.
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Editor’s reflection
Latin for “happy” — worn in the New Testament by a governor who kept Paul in prison for two years.
Felix is straightforward Latin: felix, 'happy,' 'fortunate,' 'fruitful.' It was a title as much as a name in Rome — Sulla took it as an honorific — and it was commonly given to freed slaves, which is exactly the background of the Felix in Acts.
Antonius Felix was procurator of Judaea, and Paul is brought before him in Acts 24. The scene is memorable because of how the prisoner handles the judge: Paul reasons 'of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come,' and 'Felix trembled' — then sends him away for a convenient season that never comes (Acts 24:25). He keeps Paul bound for two years hoping for a bribe (Acts 24:26-27).
So the biblical Felix is a warning rather than a model: a man who felt the truth and postponed it. The name's Christian weight comes instead from its meaning and from a long line of early bishops and martyrs who bore it.
Felix is currently fashionable across Germany, Scandinavia and increasingly in English-speaking countries — short, bright, and needing no nickname.
“And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled.”
What does Felix mean in the Bible?
Felix means "Happy; Fortunate; Blessed" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
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.
Where does Felix appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Felix is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Acts 24:25. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Felix?
Felix has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Felix?
Felix is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Felix?
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.
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Felix name meaning: frequently asked questions
No. Felix was the Roman governor who heard Paul's defence, trembled at his preaching, then left him in prison for two years while hoping to be paid to release him (Acts 24:25-27). The name means 'happy' in Latin, and its Christian use rests on that meaning and on later saints, not on this man.
Yes — Felix appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 24:25.
Felix means "Happy; Fortunate; Blessed." It is a Latin name. The King James Bible uses it in Acts 24:25, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Felix
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Felix?
You can read every verse where Felix appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.