Acts 24:27

New Century Version

But after two years, Felix was replaced by Porcius Festus as governor. But Felix had left Paul in prison to please the Jews.

Cross References

Acts 25:9

But Festus wanted to please the people. So he asked Paul, “Do you want to go to Jerusalem for me to judge you there on these charges?”

Acts 25:14

They stayed there for some time, and Festus told the king about Paul’s case. Festus said, “There is a man that Felix left in prison.

Acts 12:3

Herod saw that some of the people liked this, so he decided to arrest Peter, too. (This happened during the time of the Feast of Unleavened Bread.)

Acts 25:1

Three days after Festus became governor, he went from Caesarea to Jerusalem.

Mark 15:15

Pilate wanted to please the crowd, so he freed Barabbas for them. After having Jesus beaten with whips, he handed Jesus over to the soldiers to be crucified.

Galatians 1:10

Do you think I am trying to make people accept me? No, God is the One I am trying to please. Am I trying to please people? If I still wanted to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Acts 26:32

And Agrippa said to Festus, “We could let this man go free, but he has asked Caesar to hear his case.”

Proverbs 29:25

Being afraid of people can get you into trouble, but if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.

Acts 28:30

Paul stayed two full years in his own rented house and welcomed all people who came to visit him.

Acts 25:4

But Festus answered that Paul would be kept in Caesarea and that he himself was returning there soon.

Acts 23:35

he said, “I will hear your case when those who are against you come here, too.” Then the governor gave orders for Paul to be kept under guard in Herod’s palace.

Exodus 23:2

“You must not do wrong just because everyone else is doing it. If you are a witness in court, you must not ruin a fair trial. You must not tell lies just because everyone else is.

Jeremiah 38:13

The men pulled Jeremiah up with the ropes and lifted him out of the well. And Jeremiah stayed under guard in the courtyard of the guard.