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Acts 24:27
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Acts 24:27
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Two Years Later, Paul Is Accused Before The New Governor, Festus
27 Now two years[a] having been fulfilled, Felix received a successor— Porcius Festus[b]. And wishing to gain[c] favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul bound.
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- Acts 24:27 During this period, Luke gathered the information to write (and may have written) Luke and much of Acts. See also 28:30.
- Acts 24:27 He was the fifth procurator of Judea, serving from a.d. 59-62. He was appointed by the emperor Nero.
- Acts 24:27 Or, grant a favor to. Having been recalled to Rome regarding another incident, Felix wanted no further problems following him there, as might have happened if he had released Paul.
Acts 24:27
English Standard Version
Acts 24:27
English Standard Version
27 When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius (A)Festus. And (B)desiring to do the Jews a favor, (C)Felix left Paul in prison.
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