Acts 25:4

But Festus answered that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he was about to go there shortly.

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

3asking for favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem—while planning an ambush to kill him along the way.

5“Therefore,” he said, “the prominent men among you, let them go with me and accuse this man, if there is anything in this man.”

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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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