Acts 24:27

25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

26 He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

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

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
KJV
But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
WEB
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.
ASV
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.
DARBY
But when two years were completed, Felix was relieved by Porcius Festus as his successor; and Felix, desirous to oblige the Jews, to acquire their favour, left Paul bound.
BLB
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 bound.
ÅB
Da to år var omme, fikk Feliks til ettermann Porcius Festus, og da Feliks gjerne ville vinne takk av jødene, lot han Paulus bundet etter seg.
OTB
Etter to år ble Felix etterfulgt av Porcius Festus, men fordi Felix ønsket å gi jødene en tjeneste, lot han Paulus bli fengslet.
B1930
Da to år var omme, fikk Feliks til eftermann Porcius Festus, og da Feliks gjerne vilde vinne takk av jødene, lot han Paulus bundet efter sig.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Acts 25:9

    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?

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  • Acts 25:14

    And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:

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  • Acts 12:3

    And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)

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  • Mark 15:15

    And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.

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  • Acts 25:1

    Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Cæsarea to Jerusalem.

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  • Galatians 1:10

    For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

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  • Proverbs 29:25

    The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

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  • Acts 26:32

    Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Cæsar.

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