Acts 25:4

But Festus, in answer, said that Paul was being kept in prison at Caesarea, and that in a short time he himself was going there.

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But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.

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3Requesting Festus to give effect to their design against him, and send him to Jerusalem, when they would be waiting to put him to death on the way.

5So, he said, let those who have authority among you go with me, and if there is any wrong in the man, let them make a statement against him.

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Matthew Henry on Acts 25:2-13

Paul Arraigned before Festus; Paul's Fourth Defence; Paul Appeals to Cæsar. 1 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Cæsarea to Jerusalem. 2 Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him, 3 And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him. 4 But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Cæsarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither. 5 Let them therefore, said… Read the whole commentary →

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