Study it in the app“And when two years had passed, Felix received as successor Porcius Festus; and wanting to grant a favor to the Jews, Felix left Paul in chains.”
Andδὲwhen two yearsΔιετίαςhad passed,πληρωθείσηςFelixὁ ΦῆλιξreceivedἔλαβενassuccessorδιάδοχονPorciusΠόρκιονFestus;Φῆστονandτεwantingθέλωνto grantκαταθέσθαιa favorχάριταto the Jews,τοῖς ἸουδαίοιςFelixὁ ΦῆλιξleftκατέλιπεPaulτὸν Παῦλονin chains.δεδεμένον
two years
A period of two years.
Where else “Dietias” appearscomplete
To carry something through to its end, with nothing lacking.
Where else “plērōtheisēs” appearsFelix
Felix: Antonius Felix, Roman governor of Judea about AD 52-59.
Where else “Phēlix” appearsreceive
To be given something, like the Spirit.
Where else “elaben” appearssuccessor
Successor: one who follows another in an office.
Where else “diadochon” appearsPorcius
Porcius, the family name of Festus, the governor.
Where else “Porkion” appearsFestus
Festus: Porcius Festus, Roman governor of Judea about AD 59-62, after Felix.
Where else “Phēston” appearswant
To have the desire or the resolve for something.
Where else “thelōn” appearsgrant, lay down
Lay down, deposit; "grant a favor", win someone's goodwill.
Where else “katathesthai” appearsgrace
A kindness God gives that no one earns, above all salvation.
Where else “charita” appearsJew
A person of the people of Israel, named after the tribe of Judah.
Where else “Ioudaiois” appearsleave
To go away from a place or person without taking it along.
Where else “katelipe” appearsPaul
Paul: the Roman name of the apostle Saul; also Sergius Paulus, proconsul of Cyprus.
Where else “Paulon” appearsbind
To fasten someone or something with ropes.
Where else “dedemenon” appearsFestus was governor of Judea around the years 59-62.
26At the same time he also was hoping that money would be given to him by Paul; therefore also sending for him quite often, he conversed with him.
27 · This verse (above)
1. What it says
What does Paul talk about with Felix and Drusilla, and how does Felix react? (vv. 24-25)
2. What it means
Felix says, "When I get an opportunity, I will summon you" (v. 25). What does this show about how we sometimes put off what matters?
3. How I live it
What important matter have you been leaving for "when I have time"? What small step could you take today?
