Parallel Verses 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. Darby Bible Translation 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. World English Bible 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. Young's Literal Translation 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. Acts 24:27 Parallel Commentary Geneva Study Bible{7} But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to {p} shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. (7) With an evil mind, that is guilty in itself, and although sometimes there is some show of fairness, yet eventually the conscience will be extinguished: but in the meanwhile we have need of continual patience. (p) For he had behaved himself very wickedly in the province, and had it not been for favour of his brother Pallas, he would have died for it: so that we may gather by this why he would have pleased the Jews. Margin But after 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. Acts 24:27 Parallel Commentaries Library Paul Before Felix'Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself: 11. Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship. 12. And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city: 13. Neither can they prove the things … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture: The Acts A Loyal Tribute The Resurrection of the Dead Of Presbyters who are Corrected by their Own Bishops. ... A Plot Detected The Witness of Our Own Spirit The Parables Exemplified in the Early History of the Church. Christian Perfection "Now the End of the Commandment," &C. The Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Discourse Suggested Thereby. Cross References Jeremiah 38:13 So they drew up Jeremiah with cords, and took him up out of the dungeon: and Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison. 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.) Acts 23:35 I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall. Acts 25:1 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem. Acts 25:4 But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither. 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? 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: Jump to Previous Approval Bonds Bound Chains Completed Desiring Desirous Favor Felix Festus Fulfilled Fully Gain Grant Gratifying Jews Kept Lapse Passed Paul Pleasure Prison Relieved Room Shew Show Succeeded Successor Wanted Willing WishingJump to Next Approval Bonds Bound Chains Completed Desiring Desirous Favor Felix Festus Fulfilled Fully Gain Grant Gratifying Jews Kept Lapse Passed Paul Pleasure Prison Relieved Room Shew Show Succeeded Successor Wanted Willing WishingLinks Acts 24:27 NIVActs 24:27 NLT Acts 24:27 ESV Acts 24:27 NASB Acts 24:27 KJV Acts 24:27 Bible Apps Acts 24:27 Biblia Paralela Acts 24:27 Chinese Bible Acts 24:27 French Bible Acts 24:27 German Bible Acts 24:27 Commentaries Bible Hub |