Acts 24:27

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} after{G4137}{(G5685)} two years{G1333} Porcius{G4201} Festus{G5347} came{G2983}{(G5627)} into Felix{G5344}' room{G1240}: and{G5037} Felix{G5344}, willing{G2309}{(G5723)} to shew{G2698}{(G5641)} the Jews{G2453} a pleasure{G5485}, left{G2641}{(G5627)} Paul{G3972} bound{G1210}{(G5772)}.
KJV with Strongs
(27) But after two years passed, Felix received a successor and Porcius (Swinish) Festus (Festival) wanted to do the Judeans a favour and so Felix left Paul tied down.
The F.O.G
[27] Two years passed this way, until Porcius Festus succeeded Felix as governor. Felix, still seeking to curry favor with the Jewish leaders, left Paul in prison – a final act of political expediency over justice.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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