Acts 24:27

But after two years Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus: and Felix, wanting to do a favour for the Jews, left Paul imprisoned.

Revised King James 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 also hoped that Paul would give him money: therefore he sent for him often, and conversed with him.

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Cross References

Mark 15:15And so Pilate, wanting to satisfy the people, released Barabbas to them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.

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

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

Acts 25:9But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favour, answered Paul, Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged about these charges before me?

Acts 26:24And as he spoke thus in his defence, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, you are raving; your great learning is making 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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