18. ἀνακρίναντές με ἐβούλοντο ἀπολῦσαι, having examined me, they desired to set me at liberty. Alluding most probably to Agrippa’s remark (Act 26:32) and the statement of Festus (Act 25:25). It seems probable that Felix would have found means to set Paul free had the requisite bribe been offered to him (Act 24:26). All were convinced of his innocence.