21 But when Paul (A)appealed to be held in custody for [a]the Emperor’s decision, I ordered that he be kept in custody until I send him to Caesar.” 22 Then (B)Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he *said, “you shall hear him.”

Paul before Agrippa

23 So, on the next day when (C)Agrippa and (D)Bernice came amid great pomp and entered the auditorium, [b]accompanied by the commanders and the prominent men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought before them.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 25:21 Lit the Augustus’ (in this case Nero)
  2. Acts 25:23 Lit and with

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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