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Acts 24:27 After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

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And because Felix wanted to gain favor with the Jewish people, he left Paul in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But two years having been completed, Felix received Porcius Festus <i>as</i> successor, and wishing to acquire for himself favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul imprisoned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix; and Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul bound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul imprisoned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded [in office] by Porcius Festus; and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After two years had passed, Porcius Festus succeeded Felix, and because Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, he left Paul in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After two years had passed, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus, and because he wished to do a favor for the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Two years later Porcius Festus became governor in place of Felix. But since Felix wanted to do the Jewish leaders a favor, he kept Paul in jail. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favour with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/24.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />Two years passed. Then Porcius Festus took Felix's place. (Since Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, he left Paul in prison.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Since Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, he left Paul in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After two years had passed, Porcius Festus succeeded Felix, and because he wanted to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But after two years Porcius Festus came as successor to Felix: and Felix willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But after the lapse of fully two years Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and being desirous of gratifying the Jews, Felix left Paul still in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and two years having been fulfilled, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus; Felix also willing to lay a favor on the Jews, left Paul bound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But two years having been completed, Felix received Porcius Festus <i>as</i> successor, and wishing to acquire for himself favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul imprisoned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and two years having been fulfilled, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus; Felix also willing to lay a favour on the Jews, left Paul bound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And two years completed, Felix took Porcius Festus, a successor: and wishing to render a favor to the Jews, Felix left Paul bound.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, when two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Portius Festus. And since Felix wanted to show particular favor to the Jews, he left Paul behind as a prisoner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Two years passed and Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Wishing to ingratiate himself with the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and since he wanted to grant the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when he had completed two years, another governor succeeded him whose name was Por&#8217;ci-us Fes&#8217;tus: and Fe&#8217;lix, to do the Jews a favor, left Paul a prisoner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And when two years were completed, the next Governor had come in his place, who is called Porqius-Festus, but Felix, in order to do a favor for the Jews, left Paulus as a prisoner. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But, after two years, Felix received Portius Festus as his successor; and Felix, wishing to confer a favor on the Jews, left Paul bound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But two years having passed away Felix received Porcius Festus as his successor: and Felix, wishing to confer on the Jews a favor, left Paul bound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But when two years were ended, Felix had Portius Festus appointed for his successor: and willing to curry favour with the Jews, Felix left Paul in chains.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />offer'd him mony in order to obtain his discharge, but two years after he was succeeded by Porcius Festus, who to oblige the Jews left Paul under confinement.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But after the lapse of fully two years Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and being desirous of gratifying the Jews, Felix left Paul still in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But, when two years were completed, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus; and, wishing to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul bound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But after two years Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus; and being willing to gain favor with the Jews lest Paul confined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/24-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=8239" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">The Verdict Postponed</a></span><br>&#8230;<span class="reftext">26</span>At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">After</a> <a href="/greek/1333.htm" title="1333: Dietias (N-GFS) -- From dietes; a space of two years.">two years</a> <a href="/greek/4137.htm" title="4137: pl&#275;r&#333;theis&#275;s (V-APP-GFS) -- From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.">had passed,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5344.htm" title="5344: Ph&#275;lix (N-NMS) -- Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman.">Felix</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: elaben (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. "></a> <a href="/greek/1240.htm" title="1240: diadochon (N-AMS) -- A successor. From diadechomai; a successor in office.">was succeeded by</a> <a href="/greek/4201.htm" title="4201: Porkion (N-AMS) -- Porcius, the middle (gentile) name of the procurator Festus. Of Latin origin; apparently swinish; Porcius, a Roman.">Porcius</a> <a href="/greek/5347.htm" title="5347: Ph&#275;ston (N-AMS) -- Festus. Of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus, a Roman.">Festus.</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">And</a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: thel&#333;n (V-PPA-NMS) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">wishing</a> <a href="/greek/2698.htm" title="2698: katathesthai (V-ANM) -- From kata and tithemi; to place down, i.e. Deposit.">to do the Jews a favor,</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charita (N-AFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiois (Adj-DMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5344.htm" title="5344: Ph&#275;lix (N-NMS) -- Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman.">Felix</a> <a href="/greek/2641.htm" title="2641: katelipe (V-AIA-3S) -- From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining.">left</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulon (N-AMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/1210.htm" title="1210: dedemenon (V-RPM/P-AMS) -- To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind.">in prison.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Acts 25:9</a></span><br />But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, &#8220;Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Acts 25:14</a></span><br />Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul&#8217;s case before the king: &#8220;There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30-32</a></span><br />Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them. / On their way out, they said to one another, &#8220;This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.&#8221; / And Agrippa said to Festus, &#8220;This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Acts 23:35</a></span><br />he said, &#8220;I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.&#8221; Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod&#8217;s Praetorium.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Acts 25:1-3</a></span><br />Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem, / where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus / to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13</a></span><br />After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Acts 25:23</a></span><br />The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1</a></span><br />Agrippa said to Paul, &#8220;You have permission to speak for yourself.&#8221; Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Acts 26:24-25</a></span><br />At this stage of Paul&#8217;s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, &#8220;You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!&#8221; / But Paul answered, &#8220;I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30</a></span><br />Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-12.htm">Luke 23:12</a></span><br />That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a></span><br />When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. &#8220;I am innocent of this man&#8217;s blood,&#8221; he said. &#8220;You bear the responsibility.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Mark 15:15</a></span><br />And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12-16</a></span><br />From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, &#8220;If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.&#8221; / When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew is Gabbatha. / It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, &#8220;Here is your King!&#8221; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a></span><br />The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.</p><p class="hdg">two.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30</a></b></br> And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,</p><p class="hdg">Porcius Festus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Acts 25:1</a></b></br> Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Acts 26:24,25,32</a></b></br> And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad&#8230; </p><p class="hdg">willing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Acts 12:3</a></b></br> And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Acts 25:9,14</a></b></br> But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me? &#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/23-2.htm">Exodus 23:2</a></b></br> Thou shalt not follow a multitude to <i>do</i> evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest <i>judgment</i>:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/acts/23-29.htm">Bonds</a> <a href="/acts/23-21.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/acts/21-27.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/acts/23-28.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/acts/20-16.htm">Desirous</a> <a href="/acts/7-46.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Felix</a> <a href="/acts/26-32.htm">Festus</a> <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/acts/19-24.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/acts/24-4.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Gratifying</a> <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/24-23.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Lapse</a> <a href="/acts/20-2.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/acts/24-26.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/acts/22-19.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/mark/5-26.htm">Relieved</a> <a href="/acts/20-8.htm">Room</a> <a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Show</a> <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Succeeded</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-22.htm">Successor</a> <a href="/acts/24-6.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/acts/18-21.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/acts/23-28.htm">Wishing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Bonds</a> <a href="/acts/27-6.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/acts/26-29.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Desirous</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Felix</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Festus</a> <a href="/romans/8-4.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/acts/28-28.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Gratifying</a> <a href="/acts/25-2.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Lapse</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/acts/25-2.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">Relieved</a> <a href="/acts/26-31.htm">Room</a> <a href="/acts/26-23.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/acts/26-23.htm">Show</a> <a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Succeeded</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-24.htm">Successor</a> <a href="/acts/27-30.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Wishing</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-10.htm">answers for his life and doctrine.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-24.htm">He preaches Christ to the governor and his wife.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-26.htm">The governor hopes for a bribe, but in vain.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Felix, succeeded by Festus, leaves Paul in prison.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The two-year duration highlights the Roman legal system's inefficiency and the political maneuvering that often delayed justice. It also reflects the patience and endurance of Paul, who continued his ministry even while confined. This period allowed Paul to write letters and strengthen the early Christian communities.<p><b>Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus</b><br>Felix, the Roman governor, was known for his corruption and harsh rule, which eventually led to his recall to Rome. Porcius Festus succeeded him around AD 59-60. Festus was considered more just and competent than Felix, but he inherited the complex situation involving Paul. The transition of power is significant as it sets the stage for Paul's appeal to Caesar, fulfilling God's plan for Paul to testify in Rome (<a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a>).<p><b>And wishing to do the Jews a favor</b><br>Felix's desire to appease the Jewish leaders reflects the political tensions of the time. The Roman governors often sought to maintain peace in Judea by placating influential Jewish factions. This phrase underscores the precarious balance of power and the compromises made by Roman officials to avoid unrest. It also highlights the persistent opposition Paul faced from Jewish authorities who viewed his teachings as a threat.<p><b>Felix left Paul in prison</b><br>Felix's decision to leave Paul imprisoned was a political move rather than a legal necessity. Despite recognizing Paul's innocence, Felix prioritized his political standing over justice. This action parallels other instances in Scripture where God's servants faced unjust treatment, such as Joseph in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Genesis 39:20</a>) and Jesus before Pilate (<a href="/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12-16</a>). It serves as a reminder of the world's injustice and the believer's call to trust in God's ultimate plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/f/felix.htm">Felix</a></b><br>The Roman governor of Judea who presided over Paul's trial. Known for his corrupt and indecisive leadership, Felix kept Paul imprisoned to appease the Jewish leaders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/porcius_festus.htm">Porcius Festus</a></b><br>The successor of Felix as the Roman governor. Festus inherited the unresolved case of Paul, which had been left pending by Felix.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The Apostle who was imprisoned for preaching the Gospel. Despite being innocent, Paul remained in custody due to political maneuvering.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jews.htm">Jews</a></b><br>The Jewish leaders who opposed Paul and sought to have him punished. Their influence over Felix led to Paul's prolonged imprisonment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a></b><br>The location where Paul was held in custody. It was the Roman administrative center in Judea.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_political_expediency.htm">The Cost of Political Expediency</a></b><br>Felix's decision to leave Paul in prison reflects the dangers of prioritizing political favor over justice. As Christians, we must be wary of compromising our values for the sake of appeasing others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_delays.htm">God's Sovereignty in Delays</a></b><br>Although Paul was unjustly imprisoned for two years, God's purposes were still at work. Delays in our lives can be opportunities for growth and preparation for future ministry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Paul's steadfastness during his imprisonment serves as a model for enduring trials with faith. We are called to remain faithful, trusting that God is with us even in difficult circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_leadership.htm">The Influence of Leadership</a></b><br>The actions of leaders like Felix and Festus remind us of the significant impact leadership can have on justice and righteousness. We should pray for our leaders and seek to influence them towards godly decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_patience_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Patience in God's Plan</a></b><br>Patience is a virtue that allows us to wait on God's timing. Paul's patience during his imprisonment teaches us to trust in God's perfect timing for our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_porcius_festus_biblically.htm">Who was Porcius Festus in biblical history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_charges_against_paul_in_acts_25_7_vague.htm">Why do the charges against Paul in Acts 25:7 remain vague, and how does this ambiguity align or conflict with other New Testament accounts of similar trials? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_rome_hold_paul_years_without_proof.htm">Acts 24:13 states the accusers could not prove any crime; how plausible is it that the Roman legal system would hold Paul for years without solid evidence? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_paul's_swift_case_transfer_in_acts_25_1-12_credible.htm">How historically credible is the swift transfer of Paul&#8217;s case from one Roman governor to another in Acts 25:1&#8211;12, given the bureaucracy of Roman legal proceedings? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">After two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room.</span>--The English states the same fact as the Greek, but inverts the order. Literally, <span class= "ital">When a period of two years was accomplished, Felix received Porcius Festus as his successor.</span> We can, of course, only conjecture how these years were spent. Some writers who maintain the Pauline authorship of the Epistle to the Hebrews have assigned it to this period: others have supposed that the Epistles to the Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon were written from Caesarea; but there is no adequate evidence in support of either hypothesis. It is better to confine ourselves to the thought of the Apostle's patient resignation, learning obedience by the things he suffered--of his intercourse with Philip, and other members of the Church of Caesarea, as comforting and refreshing to him. We may venture, perhaps, to think of St. Luke, who had come with him to Jerusalem, and who sailed with him from Caesarea, as not far off from him during his imprisonment. Attention has already been called (see <span class= "ital">Introduction to St. Luke's Gospel and to the Acts</span>) to the probable use made by the Evangelist of these opportunities for collecting materials for his two histories.<p>The change of administration was caused by the complaints which the Jews brought against Felix, and which led Nero to recall him. The influence of his brother Pallas availed, however, to save him from any further punishment. His successor, Festus, who came to the province in A.D. 60, died in his second year of office. Josephus (<span class= "ital">Wars, ii.</span> 14, ? 1) speaks of him as suppressing the outrages of the robbers who infested the country, and maintaining the tranquility of the province. Felix, with characteristic baseness, sought by his latest act to court the favour of the Jews, and left the Apostle in prison as a set-off against the many charges which were brought against him.<p><span class= "bld">Willing to shew the Jews a pleasure.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">to deposit a favour.</span> The boon conferred was not to be without return. It was, so to speak, an investment in iniquity.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> <span class="accented">- When two years were fulfilled</span> for <span class="accented">after two years</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus</span> for <span class="accented">Porcius Festus came into Felix</span> <span class="accented">room</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">desiring to gain</span> favor <span class="accented">with the Jews</span> for <span class="accented">willing to show the Jews a pleasure</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">in bonds</span> for <span class="accented">bound</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">Felix</span> is also transposed. <span class="cmt_word">Was succeeded by</span>; <span class="greek">&#x1f14;&#x3bb;&#x3b1;&#x3b2;&#x3b5;&#x20;&#x3b4;&#x3b9;&#x1f71;&#x3b4;&#x3bf;&#x3c7;&#x3bf;&#x3bd;</span>. This word occurs only here in the New Testament, but is used twice in Ecclesiasticus. It is also, as above noted, the identical word used by Josephus of Festus. But in <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Acts 25:1</a> Festus's government is called an <span class="greek">&#x1f10;&#x3c0;&#x3b1;&#x3c1;&#x3c7;&#x1f77;&#x3b1;</span>, and Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 20. 8:11) calls Festus an <span class="greek">&#x1f14;&#x3c0;&#x3b1;&#x3c1;&#x3c7;&#x3bf;&#x3c2;</span>, instead of the more usual <span class="greek">&#x1f10;&#x3c0;&#x1f77;&#x3c4;&#x3c1;&#x3bf;&#x3c0;&#x3bf;&#x3c2;</span>. Could Josephus have seen the Acts of the Apostles? <span class="cmt_word">Porcius Fetus</span>. Josephus speaks of him as sent by Nero to be the "successor" (<span class="greek">&#x3b4;&#x3b9;&#x1f71;&#x3b4;&#x3bf;&#x3c7;&#x3bf;&#x3c2;</span>) of Felix ('Ant. Jud.,' 20. 8:9; 'Bell. Jud.,' 2. 14:1). Nothing is known of him from Tacitus or other Latin historians, and he appears from Josephus's account to have held the government for a very short time, probably less than two years, when he died ('Ant. Jud.,' 20. 9:1). But the impression derived from Josephus is the same as that conveyed by St. Luke, that he was a just and upright ruler, in marked contrast with Felix his predecessor, and his successors Albinus and Gessius Florus. <span class="cmt_word">Desiring to gain favor</span> <span class="greek">&#x3c7;&#x1f71;&#x3c1;&#x3b9;&#x3c4;&#x3b9;&#x20;&#x3ba;&#x3b1;&#x3c4;&#x3b1;&#x3b8;&#x1f73;&#x3c3;&#x3b8;&#x3b1;&#x3b9;</span>); literally, <span class="accented">to lay up in store good will</span>, or favor, or <span class="accented">a boon</span>, to be requited at some future period. A frequent phrase in the best classical authors. Felix had good reason thus to try and put the Jews under obligation to him at the close of his government. For the danger was great to the retiring governor of complaints being sent to the emperor of oppression and plunder, which were often listened to and punished. Josephus relates, in point of fact, that the chief Jews in Caesarea sent an embassy to Rome to lodge a charge against Felix before Nero; and that he only escaped punishment by the influence of his brother Pallas ('Ant. Jud.,' 20. 8:9). The scene in this chapter is a very striking one, depicted with admirable simplicity and force. The bloated slave sitting on the seat of judgment and power, representing all the worst vices of Roman degeneracy. The beads of the sinking Jewish commonwealth, blinded by bigotry and nearly mad with hatred, forgetting for the moment their abhorrence of their Roman masters, in their yet deeper detestation of the Apostle Paul. The hired advocate with his fulsome flattery, his rounded periods, and his false charges. And then the great apostle, the noble confessor, the finished Christian gentleman, the pure-minded, upright, and fearless man, pleading his own cause with consummate force and dignity, and overawing his heathen judge by the majesty of his character. It is a graphic description of s very noble scene. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/24-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[After]</span><br /><span class="grk">&#948;&#8050;</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">two years</span><br /><span class="grk">&#916;&#953;&#949;&#964;&#943;&#945;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(Dietias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1333.htm">Strong's 1333: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dietes; a space of two years.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had passed,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#960;&#955;&#951;&#961;&#969;&#952;&#949;&#943;&#963;&#951;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(pl&#275;r&#333;theis&#275;s)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4137.htm">Strong's 4137: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Felix</span><br /><span class="grk">&#934;&#8134;&#955;&#953;&#958;</span> <span class="translit">(Ph&#275;lix)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5344.htm">Strong's 5344: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was succeeded by</span><br /><span class="grk">&#948;&#953;&#940;&#948;&#959;&#967;&#959;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(diadochon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1240.htm">Strong's 1240: </a> </span><span class="str2">A successor. From diadechomai; a successor in office.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Porcius</span><br /><span class="grk">&#928;&#972;&#961;&#954;&#953;&#959;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(Porkion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4201.htm">Strong's 4201: </a> </span><span class="str2">Porcius, the middle (gentile) name of the procurator Festus. Of Latin origin; apparently swinish; Porcius, a Roman.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Festus.</span><br /><span class="grk">&#934;&#8134;&#963;&#964;&#959;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(Ph&#275;ston)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5347.htm">Strong's 5347: </a> </span><span class="str2">Festus. Of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus, a Roman.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">&#964;&#949;</span> <span class="translit">(te)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wishing</span><br /><span class="grk">&#952;&#941;&#955;&#969;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(thel&#333;n)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> </span><span class="str2">To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to do the Jews a favor,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#954;&#945;&#964;&#945;&#952;&#941;&#963;&#952;&#945;&#953;</span> <span class="translit">(katathesthai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2698.htm">Strong's 2698: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kata and tithemi; to place down, i.e. Deposit.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Felix</span><br /><span class="grk">&#934;&#8134;&#955;&#953;&#958;</span> <span class="translit">(Ph&#275;lix)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5344.htm">Strong's 5344: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">left</span><br /><span class="grk">&#954;&#945;&#964;&#941;&#955;&#953;&#960;&#949;</span> <span class="translit">(katelipe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2641.htm">Strong's 2641: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Paul</span><br /><span class="grk">&#928;&#945;&#8166;&#955;&#959;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(Paulon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> </span><span class="str2">Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in prison.</span><br /><span class="grk">&#948;&#949;&#948;&#949;&#956;&#941;&#957;&#959;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(dedemenon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1210.htm">Strong's 1210: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/24-27.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 24:27 But when two years were fulfilled Felix (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/24-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 24:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 24:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/25-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 25:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 25:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>

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