Acts 25:4

But Festus answered, that Paul was being kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would soon depart for there.

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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 as a favour, that he would have him brought to Jerusalem, for they were planning an ambush to kill him along the way.

5Therefore, let the influential ones among you go down with me, and accuse this man, if there is any wickedness in 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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