Acts 24:27

New Living Translation

After two years went by in this way, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And because Felix wanted to gain favor with the Jewish people, he left Paul in prison.

Cross References

Exodus 23:2

“You must not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you are called to testify in a dispute, do not be swayed by the crowd to twist justice.

Proverbs 29:25

Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.

Jeremiah 38:13

they pulled him out. So Jeremiah was returned to the courtyard of the guard—the palace prison—where he remained.

Mark 15:15

So to pacify the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He ordered Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip, then turned him over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified.

Acts 12:3

When Herod saw how much this pleased the Jewish people, he also arrested Peter. (This took place during the Passover celebration.)

Acts 23:35

“I will hear your case myself when your accusers arrive,” the governor told him. Then the governor ordered him kept in the prison at Herod’s headquarters.

Acts 25:1

Three days after Festus arrived in Caesarea to take over his new responsibilities, he left for Jerusalem,

Acts 25:14

During their stay of several days, Festus discussed Paul’s case with the king. “There is a prisoner here,” he told him, “whose case was left for me by Felix.

Acts 25:4

But Festus replied that Paul was at Caesarea and he himself would be returning there soon.

Acts 25:9

Then Festus, wanting to please the Jews, asked him, “Are you willing to go to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there?”

Acts 26:32

And Agrippa said to Festus, “He could have been set free if he hadn’t appealed to Caesar.”

Acts 28:30

For the next two years, Paul lived in Rome at his own expense. He welcomed all who visited him,

Galatians 1:10

Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.