# 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 to continue under guard

"he left Paul in prison"