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Festus
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From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.
Also called PORCIUS FESTUS, the Roman governor of Judaea, and successor to Governor Felix
- Acts 24:27 After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
Tries Paul
- Acts 25:26 I have nothing definite to write to our sovereign about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after this inquiry I may have something to write.
Word study: the Hebrew and Greek words behind “festus” →
Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.