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 6 Bible Translations

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Acts 24:27 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“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 — World English Bible

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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