But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jewish people, “If it were a matter of wrongdoing or a vicious crime, there would be a reason to put up with you, O Jews.
Acts 25:5 - Tree of Life Version “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.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with me, and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So, said he, let those who are in a position of authority and are influential among you go down with me, and if there is anything amiss or criminal about the man, let them so charge him. American Standard Version (1901) Let them therefore, saith he, that are of power among you go down with me, and if there is anything amiss in the man, let them accuse him. Common English Bible “Some of your leaders can come down with me,” he said. “If he’s done anything wrong, they can bring charges against him.” Catholic Public Domain Version "Therefore," he said, "let those among you who are able, descend at the same time, and if there is any guilt in the man, they may accuse him." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Let them, therefore, saith he, among you that are able, go down with me, and accuse him, if there be any crime in the man. |
But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jewish people, “If it were a matter of wrongdoing or a vicious crime, there would be a reason to put up with you, O Jews.
When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you immediately, also ordering his accusers to state before you what they have against him.”
By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn from him all these things about which we accuse him.”
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.
But I found that he had done nothing deserving of death; and when he himself appealed to His Majesty the Emperor, I decided to send him.
Festus then answered that Paul was being guarded at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to go there shortly.
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.