Acts 24:27

King James Version:

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

After two years, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; but because Felix wanted to grant the Judeans a favor, he left Sha’ul still a prisoner.

Berean Standard Bible:

After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

American Standard Version:

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.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{G1161} after^{G4137} two years^{G1333} Porcius^{G4201} Festus^{G5347} came^{G2983} into Felix^{G5344}' room^{G1240}: and^{G5037} Felix^{G5344}, willing^{G2309} to shew^{G2698} the Jews^{G2453} a pleasure^{G5485}, left^{G2641} Paul^{G3972} bound^{G1210}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Acts 25:9

But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?

Acts 12:3

And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)

Acts 25:14

And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:

Mark 15:15

¶ And [so] Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged [him], to be crucified.

Acts 25:1

¶ Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.

Galatians 1:10

¶ For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Acts 26:32

Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Caesar.

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Commentary for Acts 24:27

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Strong's Number: G4137
There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πληρόω
Transliteration: plēróō
Pronunciation: play-ro'-o
Description: from πλήρης; to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.:--accomplish, X after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.
Strong's Number: G1333
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διετία
Transliteration: dietía
Pronunciation: dee-et-ee'-a
Description: from διετής; a space of two years (biennium):--two years.
Strong's Number: G4201
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Πόρκιος
Transliteration: Pórkios
Pronunciation: por'-kee-os
Description: of Latin origin; apparently swinish; Porcius, a Roman:--Porcius.
Strong's Number: G5347
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Φῆστος
Transliteration: Phēstos
Pronunciation: face'-tos
Description: of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus (i.e. Festus), a Roman:--Festus.
Strong's Number: G2983
There are 248 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λαμβάνω
Transliteration: lambánō
Pronunciation: lam-ban'-o
Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas δέχομαι is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while αἱρέομαι is more violent, to seize or remove)):--accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
Strong's Number: G5344
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Φῆλιξ
Transliteration: Phēlix
Pronunciation: fay'-lix
Description: of Latin origin; happy; Phelix (i.e. Felix), a Roman:--Felix.
Strong's Number: G1240
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διάδοχος
Transliteration: diádochos
Pronunciation: dee-ad'-okh-os
Description: from διαδέχομαι; a successor in office:--room.
Strong's Number: G5037
There are 192 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τέ
Transliteration: té
Pronunciation: teh
Description: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of καί):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Strong's Number: G2309
There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θέλω
Transliteration: thélō
Pronunciation: eth-el-eh'-o
Description: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of αἱρέομαι; to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas βούλομαι properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in:--desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Strong's Number: G2698
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κατατίθημι
Transliteration: katatíthēmi
Pronunciation: kat-at-ith'-ay-mee
Description: from κατά and τίθημι; to place down, i.e. deposit (literally or figuratively):--do, lay, shew.
Strong's Number: G2453
There are 187 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰουδαῖος
Transliteration: Ioudaîos
Pronunciation: ee-oo-dah'-yos
Description: from Ἰουδά (in the sense of Ἰούδας as a country); Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah:--Jew(-ess), of Judæa.
Strong's Number: G5485
There are 147 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: χάρις
Transliteration: cháris
Pronunciation: khar'-ece
Description: from χαίρω; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):--acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
Strong's Number: G2641
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καταλείπω
Transliteration: kataleípō
Pronunciation: kat-al-i'-po
Description: from κατά and λείπω; to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining:--forsake, leave, reserve.
Strong's Number: G3972
There are 160 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Παῦλος
Transliteration: Paûlos
Pronunciation: pow'-los
Description: of Latin origin; (little; but remotely from a derivative of παύω, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle:--Paul, Paulus.
Strong's Number: G1210
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέω
Transliteration: déō
Pronunciation: deh'-o
Description: a primary verb; to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively):--bind, be in bonds, knit, tie, wind. See also δεῖ, δέομαι.

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