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Festus
In the Bible
15
Verses where Festus is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 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.
- Acts 25:1
Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem,
- Acts 25:2
where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus
- Acts 25:4
But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.
- Acts 25:6
After spending no more than eight or ten days with them, Festus went down to Caesarea. The next day he sat on the judgment seat and ordered that Paul be brought in.
- Acts 25:9
But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?”
+9 more verses naming Festus.
Entries that reference Festus
9
Voices on Festus
1
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Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.