Acts 24:27 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | WEB

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.

Commentaries

19th Century

Southern Baptist

19th Century

But when two years were fulfilled (διετιας δε πληρωθεισης). Genitive absolute first aorist passive of πληροω, common verb to fill …

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

But after two years. Paul was unjustly detained during all this time. Felix’s hope seems to have been to wear out Paul’s patience and indu…

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

After two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room.—The English states the same fact as the Greek, but inverts the order. Literally,

20th Century

After two years Festus replaced Felix as governor of Judea. According to Josephus, Felix’s downfall came through an outbreak of hostilities between…

16th Century

Protestant

16th Century

And when two years were expired. Since Paul knew that the judge, who was greedy for gain, would be favorable to him as soon as he offered …

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

But after two years
Not of Felix's government, for he had been judge many years in that nation, but of the apostle's…

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

The apostle reasoned concerning the nature and obligations of righteousness, temperance, and a judgment to come, thus showing the oppressive judge …

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