He ordered that the centurion keep Paul under guard, though he could have some freedom, and that he should not prevent any of his friends from meeting his needs.
Acts 25:4 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Festus, however, answered that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to go there shortly. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Cæsarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Festus answered that Paul was in custody in Caesarea and that he himself planned to leave for there soon. American Standard Version (1901) Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Cæsarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither shortly. Common English Bible But Festus responded by keeping Paul in Caesarea, since he was to return there very soon himself. Catholic Public Domain Version But Festus responded that Paul was to be kept in Caesarea, and that he himself would soon go there. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But Festus answered: That Paul was kept in Caesarea, and that he himself would very shortly depart thither. |
He ordered that the centurion keep Paul under guard, though he could have some freedom, and that he should not prevent any of his friends from meeting his needs.
After two years had passed, Porcius Festus succeeded Felix, and because Felix wanted to do the Jews a favour, he left Paul in prison.
Three days after Festus arrived in the province, he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.
Several days later, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea and paid a courtesy call on Festus.
I answered them that it is not the Roman custom to give someone up before the accused faces the accusers and has an opportunity for a defence against the charges.
‘Therefore,’ he said, ‘let those of you who have authority go down with me and accuse him, if he has done anything wrong.’
When he had spent not more than eight or ten days among them, he went down to Caesarea. The next day, seated at the tribunal, he commanded Paul to be brought in.
Philip appeared in Azotus, and he was travelling and preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.