Acts 24:27
“But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Acts 24:27 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
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.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
But, after the lapse of two years, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and, wishing to gain popularity with the Jewish leaders, he left Paul a prisoner.
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Als aber zwei Jahre verflossen waren, bekam Felix den Porcius Festus zum Nachfolger; und da Felix sich bei den Juden in Gunst setzen wollte, hinterließ er den Paulus gefangen.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Mas al cabo de dos años recibió Félix por sucesor á Porcio Festo: y queriendo Félix ganar la gracia de los Judíos, dejó preso á Pablo.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Mas tendo completado dois anos, Félix teve por sucessor a Pórcio Festo. E Félix, querendo agradar dos judeus, deixou Paulo preso.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Contudo, quando dois anos se passaram, Pórcio Festo, tornou-se o governador depois de Félix, e querendo agradar os judeus, manteve Paulo na prisão.
📖 Acts 24:27 in Context
25And 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.
26He 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.
27But 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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