Acts 24:27

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

But when two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

Cross References

Exodus 23:2

You shall not follow a multitude to do evil; nor shall you bear witness in a suit, turning aside after a multitude, so as to pervert justice;

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man lays a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord is safe.

Jeremiah 38:13

Then they drew Jeremiah up with ropes and lifted him out of the cistern. And Jeremiah remained in the court of the guard.

Mark 15:15

So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released for them Barabbas; and having scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

Acts 12:3

and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread.

Acts 23:35

he said, “I will hear you when your accusers arrive.” And he commanded him to be guarded in Herod's praetorium.

Acts 25:1

Now when Festus had come into his province, after three days he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.

Acts 25:14

And as they stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king, saying, “There is a man left prisoner by Felix;

Acts 25:4

Festus replied that Paul was being kept at Caesarea, and that he himself intended to go there shortly.

Acts 25:9

But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Do you wish to go up to Jerusalem, and there be tried on these charges before me?”

Acts 26:32

And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

Acts 28:30

And he lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him,

Galatians 1:10

Am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.