Happy, fortunate. Phēlix. Felix was a Roman governor who heard Paul's defense and trembled, yet delayed obedience for a more convenient time. Privilege and position are no substitute for response.

properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)

Not a way among many ways. The way. In the ancient world, hodos meant a road that had been walked and proven. Jesus is not giving directions — He is saying: I am the road itself. Walk in Me and you will arrive.

Speak, say, declare. Epō. Every word spoken or written carries weight before God. Speak with intention.

Whenever, when, as soon as. Ask and it will be given to you seek and you will find knock and the door will be opened whenever you knock. The invitation is always current.

Roman official, commander. Lysias. The tribune Claudius Lysias intervened when Paul was seized in Jerusalem, becoming an unlikely instrument of Providence. God moves through governing authorities, even unwitting ones.

Military commander, colonel, tribune. Chiliarchos. Roman authority structure placed these officers over a thousand soldiers, and it was such a man who arrested Paul in Jerusalem. God's purposes move even through the chains of command of empires. No rank outranks His sovereignty.

To descend, come down. Katabaínō. The Spirit descended like a dove, and the bread of life came down from heaven. God is not distant. He comes down.

Discern thoroughly, ascertain exactly. Diaginōskō. Felix used this word when he promised Paul a full hearing, a careful determination of the facts. Truth deserves more than a glance. Examine carefully.