Acts 24:27 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. ”

Acts 24:27 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Acts 24:27 in 5 Bible Translations

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Acts 24:27 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds. ”

Acts 24:27 — American Standard Version

Acts 24:27 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and two years having been fulfilled, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus; Felix also willing to lay a favour on the Jews, left Paul bound.”

Acts 24:27 — Young's Literal Translation

Acts 24:27 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“But when two years were completed, Felix was relieved by Porcius Festus as his successor; and Felix, desirous to oblige the Jews, to acquire their favour, left Paul bound. ”

Acts 24:27 — Darby Translation

Acts 24:27 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“When two yeeres were expired, Porcius Festus came into Felix roume: and Felix willing to get fauour of the Iewes, left Paul bound. ”

Acts 24:27 — Geneva Bible

Acts 24:27 in Context — Acts 24

25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

26 He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

27 But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

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What Does Acts 24:27 Mean?

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