Acts 25:21 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be kept in custody for the decision of his Imperial Majesty, I ordered him to be held until I could send him to the emperor.”

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Cæsar.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to have his case retained for examination and decision by the emperor, I ordered that he be detained until I could send him to Caesar.

American Standard Version (1901)

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept till I should send him to Cæsar.

Common English Bible

²¹ However, Paul appealed that he be held in custody pending a decision from His Majesty the emperor, so I ordered that he be held until I could send him to Caesar.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ But since Paul was appealing to be kept for a decision before Augustus, I ordered him to be kept, until I might send him to Caesar."

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²¹ But Paul appealing to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept, till I might send him to Caesar.

Acts 25:21 Cross References

Matthew 22:17

Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

Luke 2:1

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.

Acts 26:32

Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to the emperor.”

Acts 28:19

But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to the emperor—even though I had no charge to bring against my people.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them!