Acts 24:26-27

King James Version

²⁶He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

²⁷But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

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Acts 24:26-27

New International Version

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

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

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Acts 24:26-27

English Standard Version

²⁶At the same time he hoped ^(A)that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him. ²⁷When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius ^(B)Festus. And ^(C)desiring to do the Jews a favor, ^(D)Felix left Paul in prison.

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Acts 24:26-27

New American Standard Bible

²⁶At the same time he was also hoping that ^(A)money would be given to him by Paul; therefore he also used to send for him quite often and talk with him. ²⁷But after two years had passed, Felix ^[a]was succeeded by Porcius ^(B)Festus; and Felix, ^(C)wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul ^(D)imprisoned.

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Footnotes

Acts 24:27 Lit received as a successor, Porcius Festus

Acts 24:26-27

New King James Version

²⁶Meanwhile he also hoped that ^(A)money would be given him by Paul, ^[a]that he might release him. Therefore he sent for him more often and conversed with him.

²⁷But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix; and Felix, ^(B)wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul bound.

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