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Acts 25:21

Conservative English Version

But Paul asked to be kept in jail until the Emperor could decide his case. So I ordered him to be kept here until I could send him to the Emperor.

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When I was first put on trial, no one helped me. In fact, everyone deserted me. I hope it won't be held against them.

Agrippa told Festus, "Paul could have been set free, if he had not asked to be tried by the Roman Emperor."

About that time Emperor Augustus gave orders for the names of all the people to be listed in record books.

Tell us what you think! Should we pay taxes to the Emperor or not?"

The Jewish leaders disagreed, so I asked to be tried by the Emperor. But I don't have anything to say against my own nation.