Acts 24:27

After two years had passed, Porcius Festus succeeded Felix, and because he wanted to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

Acts 25:9

But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, asked Paul, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and be tried before me there on these charges?"

Acts 25:14

While they were staying there many days, Festus explained Paul's case to the king to get his opinion, saying, "There is a man left here as a prisoner by Felix.

Acts 12:3

When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter too. (This took place during the feast of Unleavened Bread.)

Acts 25:1

Now three days after Festus arrived in the province, he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.

Mark 15:15

Because he wanted to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas for them. Then, after he had Jesus flogged, he handed him over to be crucified.

Acts 26:32

Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar."

Exodus 23:2

"You must not follow a crowd in doing evil things; in a lawsuit you must not offer testimony that agrees with a crowd so as to pervert justice,

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.

Luke 23:24-25

So Pilate decided that their demand should be granted.

Acts 23:35

he said, "I will give you a hearing when your accusers arrive too." Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod's palace.

Acts 25:4

Then Festus replied that Paul was being kept at Caesarea, and he himself intended to go there shortly.

Acts 26:24-25

As Paul was saying these things in his defense, Festus exclaimed loudly, "You have lost your mind, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane!"

Acts 28:30

Paul lived there two whole years in his own rented quarters and welcomed all who came to him,

Galatians 1:10

Am I now trying to gain the approval of people, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ!

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.

Porcius festus

Bible References

Two

Acts 28:30
Paul lived there two whole years in his own rented quarters and welcomed all who came to him,

Porcius festus

Acts 25:1
Now three days after Festus arrived in the province, he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.
Acts 26:24
As Paul was saying these things in his defense, Festus exclaimed loudly, "You have lost your mind, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane!"

Willing

Acts 12:3
When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter too. (This took place during the feast of Unleavened Bread.)
Acts 25:9
But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, asked Paul, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and be tried before me there on these charges?"
Exodus 23:2
"You must not follow a crowd in doing evil things; in a lawsuit you must not offer testimony that agrees with a crowd so as to pervert justice,
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.
Mark 15:15
Because he wanted to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas for them. Then, after he had Jesus flogged, he handed him over to be crucified.
Luke 23:24
So Pilate decided that their demand should be granted.
Galatians 1:10
Am I now trying to gain the approval of people, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ!

General references

Proverbs 28:6
A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich.
Matthew 27:15
During the feast the governor was accustomed to release one prisoner to the crowd, whomever they wanted.
Mark 15:6
During the feast it was customary to release one prisoner to the people, whomever they requested.

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