Verse 27

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.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 25:9 : 9 But Festus, desiring to gain favor with the Jews, answered Paul and said, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, and be judged by me there concerning these things?"
  • Acts 25:14 : 14 As he stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king, saying, "There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;
  • Acts 12:3 : 3 When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This was during the days of unleavened bread.
  • Acts 25:1 : 1 Festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.
  • Mark 15:15 : 15 Pilate, wishing to please the multitude, released Barabbas to them, and handed over Jesus, when he had flogged him, to be crucified.
  • Acts 26:32 : 32 Agrippa said to Festus, "This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar."
  • Acts 28:30 : 30 Paul stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who were coming to him,
  • Gal 1:10 : 10 For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I wouldn't be a servant of Christ.
  • Acts 26:24-25 : 24 As he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are crazy! Your great learning is driving you insane!" 25 But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
  • Luke 23:24-25 : 24 Pilate decreed that what they asked for should be done. 25 He released him who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus up to their will.
  • Exod 23:2 : 2 You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; neither shall you testify in court to side with a multitude to pervert justice;
  • Prov 29:25 : 25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
  • Acts 25:4 : 4 However Festus answered that Paul should be kept in custody at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart shortly.
  • Acts 23:35 : 35 "I will hear you fully when your accusers also arrive." He commanded that he be kept in Herod's palace.