26 At the same time he was also hoping that Paul would offer him money.[a] So he sent for him quite often and conversed with him.

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

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  1. 24:26 Other mss add so that he might release him

26 At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him.

27 When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus,(A) but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews,(B) he left Paul in prison.(C)

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