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 judgment to come,^(A) Felix became afraid and replied, “Leave for now, but when I have an opportunity I’ll call for you.”