26. Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often, and talked with him.

27. But when two years were fulfilled, FELIX was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, FELIX left Paul in bonds.

As he stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king, saying, "There is a certain man left a prisoner by FELIX;