²⁷When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus,^e but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews,^f he left Paul in prison.^g

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

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

NLTNew Living Translation

After two years went by in this way, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And because Felix wanted to gain favor with the Jewish people, he left Paul in prison.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And when two years had passed, Felix received as successor Porcius Festus. And because he wanted to do a favor for the Jews, Felix left Paul behind as a prisoner.

KJV 1900King James Version

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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