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Porcius Festus

Felix's successor as procurator, before whom Paul appealed to Caesar — and who interrupted Paul's defence to tell him that much learning had made him mad.

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Era: New Testament
Titles: Procurator of Judea
Tags: acts · caesarea · rulers

Porcius Festus in Scripture

1 verse use this name, in 1 book. Open a book to read its mentions here. Text: Berean Standard Bible. Names repeat in Scripture — some of these verses may speak of another person called Porcius Festus.

First namedActs 24:27After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

New Testament1 book · 1 mention

Acts1 mention

Acts 24:27After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

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Nave's Topical Bible on Porcius Festus

Orville J. Nave gathered 2 passages under this heading in 1896. His outline and his opening passages stand here; the full heading is one click on.

-Also called PORCIUS FESTUS, the Roman governor of Judaea, and successor to Governor Felix ACT 24:27 -Tries Paul ACT 25:26

Nave's full heading →Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), public domain.

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FelixRoman procurator of Judea who kept Paul in custody at Caesarea for two years, sent for him often hoping for a bribe, an…Acts 24:3In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.

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