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Acts 24:27

Acts 24:27 is verse 27 of Acts chapter 24, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

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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.

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.

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Acts 24:25–27 · Berean Standard Bible

25 As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”

26 At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.

27 After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Acts 28:30

Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.

Acts 25:1

Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem,

Acts 26:24

At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”

Acts 26:25

But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

Acts 26:32

And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

Acts 12:3

And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

Acts 25:9

But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?”

Acts 25:14

Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.

Exodus 23:2

You shall not follow the crowd in wrongdoing. When you testify in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

Mark 15:15

And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.

Luke 23:24

So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met.

Luke 23:25

As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and handed Jesus over to their will.

Galatians 1:10

Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

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