Acts 24:27

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Two

Acts 28:30

Porcius festus

Acts 25:1

Acts 26:24

Willing

Galatians 1:10

General references

Proverbs 28:6

Matthew 27:15

Mark 15:6

Bible References

Two

And he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to him,

Porcius festus

Festus then, having arrived in the province, three days later went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.

While Paul was saying this in his defense, Festus *said in a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind! Your great learning is driving you mad.”

Willing

When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. Now it was during the days of Unleavened Bread.

But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, answered Paul and said, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and stand trial before me on these charges?”

You shall not follow the masses in doing evil, nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after a multitude in order to pervert justice;

The fear of man brings a snare,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.

Wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas for them, and after having Jesus scourged, he handed Him over to be crucified.

And Pilate pronounced sentence that their demand be granted.

For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.

General references

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity

Than he who is crooked though he be rich.

Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the people any one prisoner whom they wanted.

Now at the feast he used to release for them any one prisoner whom they requested.