Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
World English Bible (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.
Strong's King James
But{G1161} after{G4137}{(G5685)} two years{G1333} Porcius{G4201} Festus{G5347} came{G2983}{(G5627)} into Felix{G5344}' room{G1240}: and{G5037} Felix{G5344}, willing{G2309}{(G5723)} to shew{G2698}{(G5641)} the Jews{G2453} a pleasure{G5485}, left{G2641}{(G5627)} Paul{G3972} bound{G1210}{(G5772)}.
The F.O.G *
(27) But after two years passed, Felix received a successor and Porcius (Swinish) Festus (Festival) wanted to do the Judeans a favour and so Felix left Paul tied down.
The F.O.G Message *
[27] Two years passed this way, until Porcius Festus succeeded Felix as governor. Felix, still seeking to curry favor with the Jewish leaders, left Paul in prison – a final act of political expediency over justice.
Young's Literal Translation
and two years having been fulfilled, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus; Felix also willing to lay a favour on the Jews, left Paul bound.
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