Acts 24:27

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Acts 24:27 - Amplified Bible

But when two years had gone by, Felix was succeeded in office by Porcius Festus; and wishing to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul still a prisoner in chains.

Acts 24:27 - American Standard Version

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.

Acts 24:27 - Bible in Basic English

But after two years Porcius Festus took the place of Felix, who, desiring to have the approval of the Jews, kept Paul in chains.

Acts 24:27 - Darby Bible

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.

Acts 24:27 - English Standard Version

When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

Acts 24:27 - 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.

Acts 24:27 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pero transcurridos dos años, Porcio Festo llegò como sucesor de Félix, y deseando hacer un favor a los judìos, Félix dejò preso a Pablo.

Acts 24:27 - The Message

After two years of this, Felix was replaced by Porcius Festus. Still playing up to the Jews and ignoring justice, Felix left Paul in prison.

Acts 24:27 - New American Standard Bible

But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned.

Acts 24:27 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pero transcurridos dos años, Porcio Festo llegò como sucesor de Félix, y deseando hacer un favor a los Judìos, Félix dejò preso a Pablo.

Acts 24:27 - 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.

Acts 24:27 - Young's Living 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 - Additional Comments

Porcius Festus was procurator of Judea from about AD 58 to 62. This meant Paul had been transferred to Caesarea around 56 AD, and had met with Antonius Felix from around 56-58 AD.

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