Acts 24:27

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After two years, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Because he wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.

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  • Acts 25:9 : 9 But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, replied to Paul, 'Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and be tried there before me on these charges?'
  • Acts 25:14 : 14 While they were spending many days there, Festus presented Paul’s case to the king, saying, 'There is a man who was left as a prisoner by Felix.'
  • Acts 12:3 : 3 When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter as well. (It was during the days of Unleavened Bread.)
  • Acts 25:1 : 1 Festus, therefore, having arrived in the province, went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea after three days.
  • Mark 15:15 : 15 Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. After having Jesus flogged, he handed Him over to be crucified.
  • Acts 26:32 : 32 Agrippa said to Festus, 'This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.'
  • Acts 28:30 : 30 For two whole years, Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him.
  • Gal 1:10 : 10 For am I now trying to win the approval of people, or of God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.
  • Acts 26:24-25 : 24 While Paul was making his defense, Festus said loudly, 'You are out of your mind, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane.' 25 Paul replied, 'I am not insane, most excellent Festus. What I am saying is true and reasonable.'
  • Luke 23:24-25 : 24 So Pilate decided to grant their demand. 25 He released the one they asked for, who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he handed Jesus over to their will.
  • Exod 23:2 : 2 Do not follow the majority to do evil, and do not testify in a dispute to turn aside after the majority to pervert justice.
  • Prov 29:25 : 25 The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be kept safe.
  • Acts 25:4 : 4 But Festus replied that Paul was being held in custody in Caesarea, and he himself intended to go there shortly.
  • Acts 23:35 : 35 he said, 'I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.' Then he ordered him to be kept under guard in Herod’s palace.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Acts 25:12-15
    4 verses
    85%

    12Then Festus, after conferring with his council, replied, 'You have appealed to Caesar; to Caesar you will go.'

    13After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus.

    14While they were spending many days there, Festus presented Paul’s case to the king, saying, 'There is a man who was left as a prisoner by Felix.'

    15When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him, requesting a judgment against him.

  • Acts 24:22-26
    5 verses
    80%

    22Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the proceedings and said, 'When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.'

    23He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and not to prevent his friends from attending to his needs.

    24After some days, Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.

    25As Paul discussed righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and said, 'That is enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.'

    26At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him money, so he sent for him often and conversed with him.

  • Acts 25:1-6
    6 verses
    80%

    1Festus, therefore, having arrived in the province, went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea after three days.

    2The chief priest and the leaders of the Jews brought charges against Paul and were urging Festus.

    3They asked him as a favor to transfer Paul to Jerusalem, planning an ambush to kill him along the way.

    4But Festus replied that Paul was being held in custody in Caesarea, and he himself intended to go there shortly.

    5He said, 'Therefore, let those who are influential among you go down with me, and if there is anything wrong about this man, let them bring charges against him.'

    6After spending more than ten days among them, Festus went down to Caesarea. The next day, he took his seat on the judgment seat and ordered Paul to be brought in.

  • Acts 25:9
    78%

    9But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, replied to Paul, 'Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and be tried there before me on these charges?'

  • Acts 25:20-27
    8 verses
    76%

    20Since I was at a loss as to how to investigate these matters, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding these charges.

    21But when Paul appealed to be held for the Emperor’s decision, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I could send him to Caesar.

    22Then Agrippa said to Festus, 'I would also like to hear this man myself.' 'You will hear him tomorrow,' Festus replied.

    23So the next day, Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the audience hall with the military officers and the prominent men of the city. At the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

    24Festus said, 'King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man about whom the entire Jewish population has petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer.'

    25However, I found that he had done nothing deserving of death. But since he himself has appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.

    26I have nothing definite to write to His Majesty about him. Therefore, I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that, after conducting an investigation, I may have something to write.

    27For it seems unreasonable to me to send a prisoner without also specifying the charges against him.

  • Acts 24:1-2
    2 verses
    73%

    1After five days, the high priest Ananias went down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they presented their case against Paul to the governor.

    2When Paul was summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, 'Because of you, we have enjoyed much peace and reforms have been carried out for this nation through your foresight.'

  • Acts 24:4
    73%

    4But so as not to take more of your time, I beg you to listen to us briefly in your kindness.

  • Acts 23:23-27
    5 verses
    73%

    23Then he called two of the centurions and said, 'Get two hundred soldiers ready to go to Caesarea, along with seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen, by nine o’clock tonight.'

    24Also provide mounts for Paul to ride so that he may be taken safely to Felix, the governor.

    25He wrote a letter containing the following:

    26Claudius Lysias, to His Excellency Governor Felix: Greetings.

    27This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them. I came with the troops and rescued him, having learned that he is a Roman citizen.

  • Acts 22:29-30
    2 verses
    72%

    29Immediately, those who were about to interrogate him stepped away. The commander was also afraid, realizing that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.

    30The next day, wanting to know for certain why Paul was being accused by the Jews, the commander released him and ordered the chief priests and the entire council to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.

  • Acts 28:30
    72%

    30For two whole years, Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him.

  • Acts 26:30-32
    3 verses
    71%

    30The king, the governor, Bernice, and those sitting with them got up and left.

    31As they were leaving, they began to discuss among themselves, saying, 'This man has done nothing deserving death or imprisonment.'

    32Agrippa said to Festus, 'This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.'

  • Acts 23:30-32
    3 verses
    71%

    30When I was informed of a plot against the man, I sent him to you immediately and also instructed his accusers to state their case against him before you. Farewell.

    31So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.

    32The next day, they allowed the horsemen to proceed with him, while they returned to the barracks.

  • Acts 28:16-17
    2 verses
    71%

    16When we came to Rome, the centurion handed over the prisoners to the commander of the guard, but Paul was allowed to live by himself with the soldier who was guarding him.

    17After three days, Paul called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, 'Brothers, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors, I was handed over as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.'

  • Acts 24:10
    70%

    10When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied, 'Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I make my defense cheerfully.'

  • Acts 25:17
    69%

    17When they came here, I did not delay, but the next day took my seat at the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought in.

  • Acts 27:3
    69%

    3The next day we landed at Sidon. Julius treated Paul kindly and allowed him to visit his friends so they could provide for his needs.

  • Acts 23:20
    68%

    20He said, 'The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as though they are going to inquire more thoroughly about him.'

  • Acts 26:24
    68%

    24While Paul was making his defense, Festus said loudly, 'You are out of your mind, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane.'

  • Acts 27:1
    68%

    1When it was decided that we should sail to Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, of the Imperial Regiment.

  • Acts 18:11
    67%

    11So Paul stayed there for a year and six months, teaching them the word of God.