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Paul to give money to him
Felix was hoping Paul would offer him a bribe to set him free.
so he often sent for him and spoke with him
"so Felix often sent for Paul and spoke with Paul"
Porcius Festus
This was the new roman Governor who replaced Felix. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
wanted to gain favor with the Jews
Here "the Jews" refers to the Jewish leaders. AT: "wanted the Jewish leaders to like him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)
he left Paul to continue under guard
"he left Paul in prison"