Acts 25:21

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

But when Paul requested that his case be reviewed for a decision by Caesar, I ordered him to remain in custody until I could send him to Caesar.”

Cross References

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense [Note: Paul here refers to his initial hearing before the Roman court] no one supported me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.

Acts 26:32

Then Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed [his case] to Caesar.”

Luke 2:1

Now it happened in those days that a decree was sent out from Caesar Augustus [the Emperor of the Roman Empire] requiring [people from] the whole empire to be registered [i.e., for taxation purposes].

Matthew 22:17

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

Acts 28:19

But when the Jews objected to this, I was compelled to appeal [my case] to Caesar, even though I had no [legitimate] charge [to bring] against my country.