Treasury of Scripture Knowledge But when two years were ended, Felix had for successor Portius Festus. And Felix being willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. two. Acts 28:30 And he remained two whole years in his own hired lodging: and he received all that came in to him, Porcius Festus. Acts 25:1 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days, he went up to Jerusalem from Cesarea. Acts 26:24,25,32 As he spoke these things and made his answer, Festus said with a loud voice: Paul, thou art beside thyself: much learning doth make thee mad. . . . willing. Acts 12:3 And seeing that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to take up Peter also. Now it was in the days of the Azymes. Acts 25:9,14 But Festus, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, answering Paul, said: Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem and there be judged of these things before me? . . . Exodus 23:2 Thou shalt not follow the multitude to do evil: neither shalt thou yield in judgment, to the opinion of the most part, to stray from the truth. Proverbs 29:25 He that feareth man shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high. Mark 15:15 And so Pilate being willing to satisfy the people, released to them Barabbas: and delivered up Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. Luke 23:24,25 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. . . . Galatians 1:10 For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? If I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. Context The Verdict Postponed…26Hoping also withal that money should be given him by Paul: for which cause also oftentimes sending for him, he spoke with him. 27But when two years were ended, Felix had for successor Portius Festus. And Felix being willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. Cross References Jeremiah 38:13 And they drew up Jeremiah with the cords, and brought him forth out of the dungeon. And Jeremiah remained in the entry of the prison. Acts 12:3 And seeing that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to take up Peter also. Now it was in the days of the Azymes. Acts 23:35 I will hear thee, said he, when thy accusers come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall. Acts 25:1 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days, he went up to Jerusalem from Cesarea. Acts 25:4 But Festus answered: That Paul was kept in Caesarea: and that he himself would very shortly depart thither. Acts 25:9 But Festus, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, answering Paul, said: Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem and there be judged of these things before me? Acts 25:14 And as they tarried there many days, Festus told the king of Paul, saying: A certain man was left prisoner by Felix. Acts 26:24 As he spoke these things and made his answer, Festus said with a loud voice: Paul, thou art beside thyself: much learning doth make thee mad. Acts 26:32 And Agrippa said to Festus: This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed to Caesar. Lexicon [After]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. two years Διετίας (Dietias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1333: From dietes; a space of two years. had passed, πληρωθείσης (plērōtheisēs) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4137: From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. Felix Φῆλιξ (Phēlix) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5344: Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman. was succeeded by διάδοχον (diadochon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1240: A successor. From diadechomai; a successor in office. Porcius Πόρκιον (Porkion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 4201: Porcius, the middle (gentile) name of the procurator Festus. Of Latin origin; apparently swinish; Porcius, a Roman. Festus. Φῆστον (Phēston) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5347: Festus. Of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus, a Roman. And τε (te) Conjunction Strong's Greek 5037: And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. wishing θέλων (thelōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. to do the Jews a favor, καταθέσθαι (katathesthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strong's Greek 2698: From kata and tithemi; to place down, i.e. Deposit. Felix Φῆλιξ (Phēlix) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5344: Of Latin origin; happy; Phelix, a Roman. left κατέλιπε (katelipe) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 2641: From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining. Paul Παῦλον (Paulon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. in prison. δεδεμένον (dedemenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1210: To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind. Additional Translations After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. But two years having been completed, Felix received Porcius Festus as successor, and wishing to acquire for himself favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul imprisoned. But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. 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. 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. But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favour with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds. But after two years Porcius Festus came as successor to Felix: and Felix willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. But after the lapse of fully two years Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and being desirous of gratifying the Jews, Felix left Paul still in prison. 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. 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. 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