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And because Felix wanted to gain favor with the Jewish people, he left Paul in prison. <a href="/esv/acts/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. <a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. <a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But two years having been completed, Felix received Porcius Festus as successor, and wishing to acquire for himself favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul imprisoned. <a href="/kjv/acts/24.htm">King James Bible</a> But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. <a href="/nkjv/acts/24.htm">New King James Version</a> But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix; and Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul bound. <a href="/nasb_/acts/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul imprisoned. <a href="/nasb/acts/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned. <a href="/nasb77/acts/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned. <a href="/lsb/acts/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned. <a href="/amp/acts/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/acts/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After two years had passed, Porcius Festus succeeded Felix, and because Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, he left Paul in prison. <a href="/hcsb/acts/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/asv/acts/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/acts/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> 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. <a href="/erv/acts/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/acts/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Two years passed. Then Porcius Festus took Felix's place. (Since Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, he left Paul in prison.) <a href="/gnt/acts/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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. <a href="/isv/acts/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/msb/acts/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. <a href="/net/acts/24.htm">NET Bible</a> After two years had passed, Porcius Festus succeeded Felix, and because he wanted to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. <a href="/nheb/acts/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/acts/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But after two years Porcius Festus came as successor to Felix: and Felix willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. <a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/acts/24.htm">World English Bible</a> 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">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But two years having been completed, Felix received Porcius Festus as successor, and wishing to acquire for himself favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul imprisoned. <a href="/ylt/acts/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/acts/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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. <a href="/cpdv/acts/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/acts/24.htm">New American Bible</a> Two years passed and Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Wishing to ingratiate himself with the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when he had completed two years, another governor succeeded him whose name was Por’ci-us Fes’tus: and Fe’lix, to do the Jews a favor, left Paul a prisoner. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> 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">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But, after two years, Felix received Portius Festus as his successor; and Felix, wishing to confer a favor on the Jews, left Paul bound. <a href="/godbey/acts/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/haweis/acts/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> 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> <a href="/mace/acts/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/acts/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, when two years were completed, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus; and, wishing to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul bound. <a href="/worsley/acts/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But after two years Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus; and being willing to gain favor with the Jews lest Paul confined. <a href="/parallel/acts/24-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</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> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">The Verdict Postponed</a> …26At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him. 27<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: plērōtheisēs (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: Phēlix (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: Phēston (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: thelōn (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: Phēlix (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> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Acts 25:9</a> But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?” <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Acts 25:14</a> Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison. <a href="/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30-32</a> Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them. / On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Acts 23:35</a> he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium. <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Acts 25:1-3</a> 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. <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13</a> After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus. <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Acts 25:23</a> 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. <a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1</a> Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Acts 26:24-25</a> At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!” / But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety. <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30</a> Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. <a href="/luke/23-12.htm">Luke 23:12</a> That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies. <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a> 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. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” <a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Mark 15:15</a> And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. <a href="/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12-16</a> From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” / 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, “Here is your King!” ... <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a> The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.two.<a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30</a> And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,Porcius Festus.<a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Acts 25:1</a> Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.<a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Acts 26:24,25,32</a> And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad… willing.<a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Acts 12:3</a> And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)<a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Acts 25:9,14</a> 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? … <a href="/exodus/23-2.htm">Exodus 23:2</a> Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:<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>1. <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator,</a> 10. <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">answers for his life and doctrine.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">He preaches Christ to the governor and his wife.</a> 26. <a href="/acts/24-26.htm">The governor hopes for a bribe, but in vain.</a> 27. <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Felix, succeeded by Festus, leaves Paul in prison.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>After two years had passed This phrase indicates a significant period during which Paul remained imprisoned in Caesarea. 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.Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus 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>).And wishing to do the Jews a favor 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.Felix left Paul in prison 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. <a href="/topical/f/felix.htm">Felix</a> 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. 2. <a href="/topical/p/porcius_festus.htm">Porcius Festus</a> The successor of Felix as the Roman governor. Festus inherited the unresolved case of Paul, which had been left pending by Felix. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The Apostle who was imprisoned for preaching the Gospel. Despite being innocent, Paul remained in custody due to political maneuvering. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jews.htm">Jews</a> The Jewish leaders who opposed Paul and sought to have him punished. Their influence over Felix led to Paul's prolonged imprisonment. 5. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> The location where Paul was held in custody. It was the Roman administrative center in Judea.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_political_expediency.htm">The Cost of Political Expediency</a> 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. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_delays.htm">God's Sovereignty in Delays</a> 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. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> 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. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_leadership.htm">The Influence of Leadership</a> 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. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_patience_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Patience in God's Plan</a> 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> <a href="/q/who_was_porcius_festus_biblically.htm">Who was Porcius Festus in biblical history?</a> <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> <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> <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’s case from one Roman governor to another in Acts 25:1–12, 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) After two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room.--The English states the same fact as the Greek, but inverts the order. Literally, When a period of two years was accomplished, Felix received Porcius Festus as his successor. 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 Introduction to St. Luke's Gospel and to the Acts) to the probable use made by the Evangelist of these opportunities for collecting materials for his two histories.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 (Wars, ii. 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.Willing to shew the Jews a pleasure.--Literally, to deposit a favour. The boon conferred was not to be without return. It was, so to speak, an investment in iniquity.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - When two years were fulfilled for after two years, A.V.; Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus for Porcius Festus came into Felix room, A.V.; desiring to gain favor with the Jews for willing to show the Jews a pleasure, A.V.; in bonds for bound, A.V.; Felix is also transposed. Was succeeded by; ἔλαβε διάδοχον. 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 ἐπαρχία, and Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 20. 8:11) calls Festus an ἔπαρχος, instead of the more usual ἐπίτροπος. Could Josephus have seen the Acts of the Apostles? Porcius Fetus. Josephus speaks of him as sent by Nero to be the "successor" (διάδοχος) 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. Desiring to gain favor χάριτι καταθέσθαι); literally, to lay up in store good will, or favor, or a boon, 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. <a href="/commentaries/acts/24-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[After] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. two years Διετίας (Dietias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1333.htm">Strong's 1333: </a> From dietes; a space of two years. had passed, πληρωθείσης (plērōtheisēs) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4137.htm">Strong's 4137: </a> From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. Felix Φῆλιξ (Phēlix) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5344.htm">Strong's 5344: </a> Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman. was succeeded by διάδοχον (diadochon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1240.htm">Strong's 1240: </a> A successor. From diadechomai; a successor in office. Porcius Πόρκιον (Porkion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4201.htm">Strong's 4201: </a> Porcius, the middle (gentile) name of the procurator Festus. Of Latin origin; apparently swinish; Porcius, a Roman. Festus. Φῆστον (Phēston) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5347.htm">Strong's 5347: </a> Festus. Of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus, a Roman. And τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. wishing θέλων (thelōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. to do the Jews a favor, καταθέσθαι (katathesthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle <a href="/greek/strongs_2698.htm">Strong's 2698: </a> From kata and tithemi; to place down, i.e. Deposit. Felix Φῆλιξ (Phēlix) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5344.htm">Strong's 5344: </a> Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman. left κατέλιπε (katelipe) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2641.htm">Strong's 2641: </a> From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining. Paul Παῦλον (Paulon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. in prison. δεδεμένον (dedemenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1210.htm">Strong's 1210: </a> To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27 Catholic Bible</a> <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>