Acts 24:27

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

But, after the lapse of two years, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and, wishing to gain popularity with the Jews, he left Paul a prisoner.

Cross References

Mark 15:15

And Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas to them, and, after scourging Jesus, gave him up to be crucified.

Acts 12:3

And, when he saw that the Jews were pleased with this, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. (This was during the Festival of the Unleavened Bread.)

Acts 23:35

"I will hear all you have to say as soon as your accusers have arrived." And he ordered Paul to be kept under guard in Herod's Government House.

Acts 25:1

Three days after Festus had entered upon his province, he left Caesarea and went up to Jerusalem.

Acts 25:14

And, as they were staying there for several days, Festus laid Paul's case before the King. "There is a man here," he said, "left a prisoner by Felix,

Acts 25:4

But Festus answered that Paul was in prison at Caesarea, and that he himself would be leaving for that place shortly.

Acts 25:9

But, as Festus wished to gain popularity with the Jews, he interrupted Paul with the question: "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and be tried on these charges before me there?"

Acts 26:32

And, speaking to Festus, Agrippa added: "The man might have been discharged, if he had not appealed to the Emperor."

Acts 28:30

For two whole years Paul stayed in a house which he rented for himself, welcoming all who came to see him,

Galatians 1:10

Is this, I ask, trying to conciliate men, or God? Am I seeking to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I should not be a servant of Christ.