Acts 24:27

But after two full years Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and because he wished to curry favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul still in prison.

Montgomery New Testament

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

26He was hoping that Paul would give him money, and for this reason he used to send for him often to converse with him.

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Cross References

Mark 15:15So Pilate, who wished to make himself strong with the crowd, released Barabbas to them, and gave Jesus over for crucifixion, after he had scourged him.

Acts 12:3And when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. (This was during the days of unleavened bread.)

Acts 25:1Three days after Festus entered his province, he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem.

Acts 25:9But Festus, wishing to ingratiate himself with the Jews, answered Paul and said, "Will you go up to Jerusalem and be tried there by me upon these charges?"

Acts 26:24As Paul thus made his defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice. "Paul, you are raving mad; your great learning is driving you mad."

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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