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.
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Porcius festus
General references
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.