King James Version
Acts 24:27 in the King James Version says “But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul boun...” — study this verse from Acts chapter 24 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“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 · KJV
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.
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.
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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