# Porcius Festus
This was the Roman Governor who replaced Felix. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
# wanted to gain favor with the Jews
Here "the Jews" refers to the Jewish leaders. Alternate translation: "wanted the Jewish leaders to like him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
# he left Paul bound
"he left Paul in prison"