² and requested letters^(A) from him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women who belonged to the Way,^(B) he might bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.

¹⁴ But I admit this to you: I worship the God of my ancestors according to the Way,^(A) which they call a sect, believing everything that is in accordance with the law and written in the prophets.^(B)

The Verdict Postponed

²² Since Felix was well informed about the Way,^(A) he adjourned the hearing, saying, ‘When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.’