Acts 25:21-23
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
21 But Paul having appealed that he be kept for the decision of the Emperor, I ordered that he continue-being-kept [in custody] until which time I might send him up to Caesar”. 22 And Agrippa says to Festus, “I myself also was wanting[a] to hear the man”. “Tomorrow”, he says, “you will hear him”.
Festus Introduces Paul, Hoping To Learn Something To Write To Caesar
23 So on the next day, Agrippa and Bernice having come with great pageantry, and having entered into the auditorium with both commanders[b] and prominent men of the city, and Festus having given-orders— Paul was brought.
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- Acts 25:22 Or, would wish to hear.
- Acts 25:23 Or, tribunes. There were five cohorts in Caesarea, each led by a tribune.
Acts 25:21-23
New International Version
21 But when Paul made his appeal to be held over for the Emperor’s decision, I ordered him held until I could send him to Caesar.”(A)
22 Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear this man myself.”
He replied, “Tomorrow you will hear him.”(B)
Paul Before Agrippa(C)
23 The next day Agrippa and Bernice(D) came with great pomp and entered the audience room with the high-ranking military officers and the prominent men of the city. At the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.
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