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Acts 24:27

Acts chapter 24 · verse 27 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.26He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

v.27This passage

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 28:30

    And he abode two whole years in his own hired dwelling, and received all that went in unto him,

  • Exodus 23:2

    Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to turn aside after a multitude to wrest justice:

  • Acts 25:1

    Festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Cæsarea.

  • Acts 23:35

    I will hear thee fully, said he, when thine accusers also are come: and he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s palace.

  • Acts 26:32

    And Agrippa said unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Cæsar.

  • Proverbs 29:25

    The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.