Cross References

Acts 26:32

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Agrippa said to Festus, ‘This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.’

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After they examined me, they wanted to release me, since there was no reason for the death penalty in my case.

I found that he had not done anything deserving of death, but when he himself appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.

But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for this man is my chosen instrument to take my name to Gentiles, kings, and Israelites.

After two years had passed, Porcius Festus succeeded Felix, and because Felix wanted to do the Jews a favour, he left Paul in prison.

Because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar; even though I had no charge to bring against my people.