Acts 24:27

The Passion Translation

Two years later, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Before he left office he decided to leave Paul in prison as a political favor to the Jews.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:25

Fear and intimidation is a trap that holds you back. But when you place your confidence in the Lord, you will be seated in the high place.

Jeremiah 38:13

So they hauled me up from the cistern and pulled me out, and I remained in confinement in the palace guardhouse.

Mark 15:15

Because he wanted to please the people, Pilate released Barabbas to them. After he had Jesus severely beaten with a whip made of leather straps and embedded with metal, he sentenced him to be crucified.

Acts 12:3

When Herod realized how much this pleased the Jewish leaders, he had Peter arrested and thrown into prison during the Feast of Passover. Sixteen soldiers were assigned to guard him until Herod could bring him to public trial, immediately after the Passover celebrations were over.

Acts 23:35

The governor said, “I will give you a full hearing when your accusers arrive here also.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s palace.

Acts 25:1

Three days after Festus assumed his duties in Caesarea, he made the journey to Jerusalem.

Acts 25:14

During their stay of many days, Festus explained Paul’s situation to the king to get his opinion on the matter, saying, “There is a man here whom Felix left as a prisoner.

Acts 25:4

Festus responded to their request by informing them that he planned to return to Caesarea shortly.

Acts 25:9

Festus, because he wanted to curry favor with the Jews, asked Paul, “Are you willing to go with me to Jerusalem and be tried for these charges?”

Acts 26:32

King Agrippa said to Festus, “If he hadn’t appealed to Caesar, he could have been released.”

Acts 28:30

Paul lived two more years in Rome, in his own rented quarters, welcoming all who came to visit.

Galatians 1:10

I’m obviously not trying to flatter you or water down my message to be popular with men, but my supreme passion is to please God. For if all I attempt to do is please people, I would fail to be a true servant of Christ.