⁵ So the women were terrified and bowed down to the ground.

‘Why are you looking for the living among the dead? ’ asked the men.

⁴ Staring at him in awe, he said, ‘What is it, Lord? ’

The angel told him, ‘Your prayers and your acts of charity have ascended as a memorial offering before God.^(A)

²⁵ Now as he spoke about righteousness, self-control, and the judgement to come,^(A) Felix became afraid and replied, ‘Leave for now, but when I have an opportunity I’ll call for you.’