ACTS 24:27 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.”
But he was also hoping that Paul would offer him money; therefore he also sent for him quite often and conversed with him. But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned — Felix exploits Paul's case for bribery, summoning him repeatedly in hopes of payment. The two-year detention is an injustice motivated by covetousness. Felix's successor Festus is introduced as more politically astute, willing to placate Jewish authorities even at cost of justice.
Church Fathers on Acts 24:27
And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance (i.e. self-control or chastity), and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go your way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for you. He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him; wherefore he sent for him the…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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