Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation After two years had passed, Porcius Festus succeeded Felix as governor. Felix wanted to gain favor with the Jews so he left Paul in prison. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge But when two years were ended, Felix had for successor Portius Festus. And Felix being willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. two. Acts 28:30 And he remained two whole years in his own hired lodging: and he received all that came in to him, Porcius Festus. Acts 25:1 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days, he went up to Jerusalem from Cesarea. Acts 26:24,25,32 As he spoke these things and made his answer, Festus said with a loud voice: Paul, thou art beside thyself: much learning doth make thee mad. . . . willing. Acts 12:3 And seeing that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to take up Peter also. Now it was in the days of the Azymes. Acts 25:9,14 But Festus, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, answering Paul, said: Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem and there be judged of these things before me? . . . Exodus 23:2 Thou shalt not follow the multitude to do evil: neither shalt thou yield in judgment, to the opinion of the most part, to stray from the truth. Proverbs 29:25 He that feareth man shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high. Mark 15:15 And so Pilate being willing to satisfy the people, released to them Barabbas: and delivered up Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. Luke 23:24,25 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. . . . Galatians 1:10 For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? If I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. Context The Verdict Postponed…26Hoping also withal that money should be given him by Paul: for which cause also oftentimes sending for him, he spoke with him. 27But when two years were ended, Felix had for successor Portius Festus. And Felix being willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. Cross References Jeremiah 38:13 And they drew up Jeremiah with the cords, and brought him forth out of the dungeon. And Jeremiah remained in the entry of the prison. Acts 12:3 And seeing that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to take up Peter also. Now it was in the days of the Azymes. Acts 23:35 I will hear thee, said he, when thy accusers come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall. Acts 25:1 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days, he went up to Jerusalem from Cesarea. Acts 25:4 But Festus answered: That Paul was kept in Caesarea: and that he himself would very shortly depart thither. Acts 25:9 But Festus, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, answering Paul, said: Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem and there be judged of these things before me? Acts 25:14 And as they tarried there many days, Festus told the king of Paul, saying: A certain man was left prisoner by Felix. Acts 26:24 As he spoke these things and made his answer, Festus said with a loud voice: Paul, thou art beside thyself: much learning doth make thee mad. Acts 26:32 And Agrippa said to Festus: This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed to Caesar. Jump to Previous Approval Bonds Bound Chains Completed Desiring Desirous Favor Felix Festus Fulfilled Fully Gain Grant Gratifying Jews Kept Lapse Passed Paul Pleasure Prison Relieved Room Shew Show Succeeded Successor Wanted Willing WishingJump to Next Approval Bonds Bound Chains Completed Desiring Desirous Favor Felix Festus Fulfilled Fully Gain Grant Gratifying Jews Kept Lapse Passed Paul Pleasure Prison Relieved Room Shew Show Succeeded Successor Wanted Willing WishingLinks Acts 24:27 NIVActs 24:27 NLT Acts 24:27 ESV Acts 24:27 NASB Acts 24:27 Bible Apps Acts 24:27 Biblia Paralela Acts 24:27 Chinese Bible Acts 24:27 French Bible Acts 24:27 German Bible Alphabetical: a after and because but by do favor Felix Festus grant had he imprisoned in Jews left passed Paul Porcius prison succeeded the to two wanted was When wishing years NT Apostles: Acts 24:27 But when two years were fulfilled Felix (Acts of the Apostles Ac) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |