Acts 24:27

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September 17, 2025

KJV

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

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.

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.

YLT

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.

F.O.G Original

(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.

F.O.G

(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.

F.O.G MSG

²⁷When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus,ʰ but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison.

Footnotes:

²⁷ʰ Porcius Festus: The new Roman governor who replaced Felix around 59-60 AD, known to be more just and efficient than his predecessor.