Then he gave the centurion orders for Paul to be kept in custody and yet have some freedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from attending to his needs.
Acts 25:4 - Tree of Life Version Festus then answered that Paul was being guarded 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. |
Then he gave the centurion orders for Paul to be kept in custody and yet have some freedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from attending to his needs.
But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and wishing to do the Judean leaders a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
Three days after Festus arrived in the province, he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.
Now after several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus.
I answered them that it is not Roman practice to turn over anyone before the accused meets his accusers face to face and has an opportunity to make his defense concerning the charges.
“So then,” he said, “let the prominent men among you go down with me; and if there is any wrong in the man, let them accuse him.”
After spending not more than eight to ten days with them, he went down to Caesarea. The next day, he sat on the judgment seat and ordered Paul to be brought in.
But Philip found himself at Azotus. And as he passed through, he kept proclaiming the Good News to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.