Acts 24:27

But when two years passed, Porcius Festus became the governor after Felix, but Felix wanted to gain favor with the Jews, so he left Paul to continue under guard.

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In The King James Version

But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

In Context

26At the same time he wanted Paul to give money to him, so he often sent for him and spoke with him.

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Cross References

Exodus 23:2You must not follow a crowd to do evil, nor may you bear witness while siding with the crowd in order to pervert justice.

Mark 15:15Pilate wanted to satisfy the crowd, so he released Barabbas to them. He scourged Jesus and then handed him over to be crucified.

Acts 12:3After he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. That was during the days of unleavened bread.

Acts 25:1Now, Festus entered the province, and after three days, he went from Caesarea up to Jerusalem.

Acts 25:9But Festus wanted to gain the favor of the Jews, and so he answered Paul and said, “Do you want to go up to Jerusalem and to be judged by me about these things there?”

Acts 26:24As Paul completed his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are insane; your great learning makes you insane.”

Matthew Henry on Acts 24:23-27

Paul Converses with Felix; Felix Trembles; Paul's Trial Adjourned. 22 And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter. 23 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him. 24 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for… Read the whole commentary →

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