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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.
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A Political Pawn
Commentators unanimously explain that Paul's two-year imprisonment was not due to any crime but was a result of political maneuvering. The corrupt governor, Felix, knew Paul was innocent but left him in chains as a last-ditch effort to appease the Jews and avoid being reported to the emperor for his own misdeeds. This act highlights the fallibility and corruption of human justice.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
But when two years were fulfilled (διετιας δε πληρωθεισης). Genitive absolute first aorist passive of πληροω, common verb to fill …
19th Century
Anglican
After two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room.—The English states the same fact as the Greek, but inverts the order. Literally,
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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
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
But after two years Not of Felix's government, for he had been judge many years in that nation, but of the apostle's…
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The apostle reasoned concerning the nature and obligations of righteousness, temperance, and a judgment to come, thus showing the oppressive judge …
