Acts 25:4

However Festus answered that Paul should be kept in custody at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart shortly.

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

In Context

3asking a favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem, plotting to kill him on the way.

5“Let them therefore”, he said, “that are in power among you go down with me, and if there is anything wrong in the man, let them 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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