So tell us what you think. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar {\cf2\super [307]} ? Yes or no?”
Acts 25:21 - Easy To Read Version But Paul asked to be kept in Caesarea. He wants a decision from the Emperor (Caesar {\cf2\super [480]}). So I commanded that Paul be held until I could send him to Caesar \{in Rome\}.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Cæsar. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But when Paul had appealed to have his case retained for examination and decision by the emperor, I ordered that he be detained until I could send him to Caesar. American Standard Version (1901) But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept till I should send him to Cæsar. Common English Bible However, Paul appealed that he be held in custody pending a decision from His Majesty the emperor, so I ordered that he be held until I could send him to Caesar.” Catholic Public Domain Version But since Paul was appealing to be kept for a decision before Augustus, I ordered him to be kept, until I might send him to Caesar." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But Paul appealing to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept, till I might send him to Caesar. |
So tell us what you think. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar {\cf2\super [307]} ? Yes or no?”
At that time, Augustus Caesar {\cf2\super [26]} sent out an order to all people in the countries that were under Roman rule. The order said that all people must write their name in a book (register).
And Agrippa said to Festus, “We could let this man go free, but he has asked to see Caesar. {\cf2\super [505]} ”
But the Jews there did not want that. So I had to ask \{to come to Rome\} to have my trial before Caesar. {\cf2\super [525]} But I am not saying that my people (the Jews) have done anything wrong.
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