Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Acts 24:27

Porcius Festus came into Felix's room [ε λ α β ε δ ι α δ ο χ ο ν ο φ η λ ι ξ π ο ρ κ ι ο ν φ η σ τ ο ν]. Rev., better, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. The Greek idiom is, Felix received Porcius Festus as a successor.

To shew the Jews a pleasure [χ α ρ ι τ α ς κ α τ α θ ε σ θ α ι τ ο ι ς ι ο υ δ α ι ο ι ς]. Lit., to lay up thanks for himself with the Jews. Rev., correctly, to gain favor with the Jews.

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Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Acts 24:27

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