But after two years, Porcius Festus became governor. So Felix was no longer governor. But Felix left Paul in prison, because Felix wanted to do something to please the Jews.
Acts 26:32 - Easy To Read Version And Agrippa said to Festus, “We could let this man go free, but he has asked to see Caesar. {\cf2\super [505]} ” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Cæsar. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And Agrippa said to Festus, This man could have been set at liberty if he had not appealed to Caesar. American Standard Version (1901) And Agrippa said unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Cæsar. Common English Bible Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he hadn’t appealed to Caesar.” Catholic Public Domain Version Then Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been released, if he had not appealed to Caesar." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Agrippa said to Festus: This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed to Caesar. |
But after two years, Porcius Festus became governor. So Felix was no longer governor. But Felix left Paul in prison, because Felix wanted to do something to please the Jews.
When I judged him, I could find nothing wrong. I found no reason to order his death. But he asked to be judged by Caesar. {\cf2\super [484]} So I decided to send him \{to Rome\}.
The Romans asked me many questions. But they could not find any reason why I should be killed. So they wanted to let me go free.
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.
But the Lord (Jesus) said to Ananias, “Go! I have chosen Saul for an important work. He must tell about me to kings, to the Jewish people, and to other nations.