Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 24:27

27 But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix room: and Felix willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

Either from Paul's being in Bonds, which History St. Luke is here setting down: Or as others will, After Felix had been Governor Two years over Iudea; for that Tertullus flatters him for, verse 10. is not thought to have been true as to this place, tho he had governed the neighbouring parts some years before.

The Iews had accused Felix unto the Emperor for his barbarous Cruelty and Exactions; insomuch that had it not been for his Brother Pallas (a great Favourite), he had lost his Life: Yet he did not wholly escape punishment, but was sent bound by Festus, his Successor, unto Nero. Sic transit gloria mundi; and man being in honour, continueth not.

Marginal references: Chap. 25.1[illegible: 1 letter].