Drusilla
Jewish Wife of Felix
Jewish wife of Governor Felix who heard Paul preach Christ and trembled.
Acts 24:24-25 names Drusilla, a Jewess, wife of Felix the Roman governor. She came with him to hear Paul concerning the faith in Christ.
Her Story
Felix sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. As Paul 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.' Drusilla heard with him. The convenient season never came on record.
What Scripture Teaches
- 1Jewish wife of the Roman governor Felix (Acts 24:24)
- 2Heard Paul preach the faith in Christ
- 3Witness of Felix's trembling and procrastination
Key KJV Scriptures
"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."
Why It Matters
To hear the gospel is not to receive it. Drusilla and Felix heard Christ preached and walked away — a sober warning that conviction without conversion is no salvation.
Application for Today
Today, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. There is no convenient season but now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Drusilla?
Daughter of Herod Agrippa I and sister of Herod Agrippa II and Bernice. Josephus records that she and her son perished in the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79.
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