Acts 25:4

Festus answered that Paul was being held at Caesarea, and that he himself was going there soon.

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

In Context

3and asked him for a favor that would put Paul in danger—that Festus might summon Paul to Jerusalem so that they could kill him along the way.

5“Therefore, those who can,” he said, “should go there with us. If there is something wrong with the man, you should accuse 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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