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Acts 25:5

The Passion Translation

He told them, “Your leaders can come with me to Caesarea. If this man has broken any laws, you can bring charges against him there.”

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Just as Paul was about to speak in his defense, Gallio interrupted and said, “Wait! If this involved some major crime or fraud, it would be my responsibility to hear the case.

When I was informed of an imminent plot to kill him, I sent him to you at once, and I have ordered his accusers to also come before you and state their charges against him. Sincerely, Claudius Lysias

He has ordered his accusers to come to you so that you could interrogate him and ascertain for yourself that all these charges we are bringing against him are true.”

I explained to them that it is not our Roman custom to condemn any man before he has an opportunity to face his accusers and present his defense.

Yet upon investigation I couldn’t find one thing that he has done to deserve the death penalty. When he appealed to His Majesty the emperor, I determined to send him.

Festus responded to their request by informing them that he planned to return to Caesarea shortly.

After Festus had stayed in Jerusalem no more than eight to ten days, he left for Caesarea. The day after he arrived, he convened the court and took his seat on the bench as judge over the proceedings. After he ordered Paul brought into the courtroom,




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