Acts 25:13-23 in English

¹³ Now when certain days were passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Cæsarea, and saluted Festus.

¹⁴ And as they tarried there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;

¹⁵ about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for sentence against him.

¹⁶ To whom I answered, that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man, before that the accused have the accusers face to face, and have had opportunity to make his defence concerning the matter laid against him.

¹⁷ When therefore they were come together here, I made no delay, but on the next day sat on the judgment-seat, and commanded the man to be brought.

¹⁸ Concerning whom, when the accusers stood up, they brought no charge of such evil things as I supposed;

¹⁹ but had certain questions against him of their own religion, and of one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ And I, being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, asked whether he would go to Jerusalem and there be judged of these matters.

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept till I should send him to Cæsar.

²² And Agrippa said unto Festus, I also could wish to hear the man myself. To-morrow, saith he, thou shalt hear him.

²³ So on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and they were entered into the place of hearing with the chief captains and the principal men of the city, at the command of Festus Paul was brought in.

¹³ And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Cæsarea to salute Festus.

¹⁴ And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:

¹⁵ About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him.

¹⁶ To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.

¹⁷ Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth.

¹⁸ Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed:

¹⁹ But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Cæsar.

²² Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.

²³ And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus’ commandment Paul was brought forth.

¹³ Now when certain days were passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Caesarea, and saluted Festus.

¹⁴ And as they tarried there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix:

¹⁵ about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for sentence against him.

¹⁶ To whom I answered, that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man, before that the accused have the accusers face to face, and have had opportunity to make his defence concerning the matter laid against him.

¹⁷ When therefore they were come together here, I made no delay, but on the next day sat down on the judgment-seat, and commanded the man to be brought.

¹⁸ Concerning whom, when the accusers stood up, they brought no charge of such evil things as I supposed;

¹⁹ but had certain questions against him of their own religion, and of one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ And I, being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, asked whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept till I should send him to Caesar.

²² And Agrippa said unto Festus, I also could wish to hear the man myself. Tomorrow, saith he, thou shalt hear him.

²³ So on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and they were entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and the principal men of the city, at the command of Festus Paul was brought in.

¹³ After several days, King Herod Agrippa arrived at Caesarea, along with his younger sister Bernice. They had come to formally welcome Festus as the new Governor of the province.

¹⁴ King Agrippa and Bernice stayed many days in Caesarea. While they were there, Festus told Agrippa about Paul. He said to the king, “There is a man here whom Felix kept in prison while he was governor. He left him there when his time as governor ended.

¹⁵ When I went to Jerusalem, the chief priests and the other Jewish elders told me that this man had done many things against their laws. They asked me to condemn him to be executed {judge him so that people could kill him}.

¹⁶ But I told them that when someone has been accused of a crime, we Romans do not immediately ◄condemn that person/declare that person to be guilty►. First, we command him to stand before the people who are accusing him and to say whether or not he has done those things. After that, the judge will decide what to do with him.

¹⁷ So those Jews came here to Caesarea when I came. I did not delay. The day after we(exc) arrived, after I sat down at the place where I make decisions, I commanded that Paul be brought { soldiers to bring Paul} into the courtroom.

¹⁸ The Jewish leaders did accuse him, but the things about which they accused him were not any of the evil crimes about which I thought they would accuse him.

¹⁹ Instead, what they argued about with him were some teachings that some Jews believe and others do not believe. They argued about a man whose name was Jesus who had died, but the man they were accusing, whose name is Paul, kept saying, ‘Jesus is alive again.’

²⁰ I did not know what questions to ask them, and I did not know how to judge concerning their dispute. So I asked Paul, ‘Are you (sg) willing to go back to Jerusalem and have the dispute between you and these Jews judged there {and let me judge there the dispute between you and these Jews}?’

²¹ But Paul answered, ‘ No. I am not willing to go to Jerusalem!

²² Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you will hear him.”

²³ The next day Agrippa and Bernice came very ceremoniously to the assembly hall. Some Roman commanders and prominent men in Caesarea came with them. Then, Festus told an officer to bring Paul. So after the officer went to the prison and brought him,

¹³ Now when some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus.

¹⁴ As he stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;

¹⁵ about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a sentence against him.

¹⁶ I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction before the accused has met the accusers face to face and has had opportunity to make his defense concerning the matter laid against him.

¹⁷ When therefore they had come together here, I didn’t delay, but on the next day sat on the judgment seat and commanded the man to be brought.

¹⁸ When the accusers stood up, they brought no charges against him of such things as I supposed;

¹⁹ but had certain questions against him about their own religion and about one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar.”

²² Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.”

²³ So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and the principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

¹³ Now when some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus.

¹⁴ As he stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;

¹⁵ about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a sentence against him.

¹⁶ I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction before the accused has met the accusers face to face and has had opportunity to make his defense concerning the matter laid against him.

¹⁷ When therefore they had come together here, I didn’t delay, but on the next day sat on the judgment seat and commanded the man to be brought.

¹⁸ When the accusers stood up, they brought no charges against him of such things as I supposed;

¹⁹ but had certain questions against him about their own religion and about one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar.”

²² Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.”

²³ So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and the principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

¹³ Now when some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus.

¹⁴ As he stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;

¹⁵ about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a sentence against him.

¹⁶ I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction before the accused has met the accusers face to face and has had opportunity to make his defence concerning the matter laid against him.

¹⁷ When therefore they had come together here, I didn’t delay, but on the next day sat on the judgement seat and commanded the man to be brought.

¹⁸ When the accusers stood up, they brought no charges against him of such things as I supposed;

¹⁹ but had certain questions against him about their own religion and about one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ Being perplexed how to enquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar.”

²² Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.”

²³ So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and the principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

¹³ Now when some days had gone by, King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea and went to see Festus.

¹⁴ And as they were there for some days, Festus gave them Paul's story, saying, There is a certain man here who was put in prison by Felix:

¹⁵ Against whom the chief priests and the rulers of the Jews made a statement when I was at Jerusalem, requesting me to give a decision against him.

¹⁶ To whom I gave answer that it is not the Roman way to give a man up, till he has been face to face with those who are attacking him, and has had a chance to give an answer to the statements made against him.

¹⁷ So, when they had come together here, straight away, on the day after, I took my place on the judge's seat and sent for the man.

¹⁸ But when they got up they said nothing about such crimes as I had in mind:

¹⁹ But had certain questions against him in connection with their religion, and about one Jesus, now dead, who, Paul said, was living.

²⁰ And as I had not enough knowledge for the discussion of these things, I made the suggestion to him to go to Jerusalem and be judged there.

²¹ But when Paul made a request that he might be judged by Caesar, I gave orders for him to be kept till I might send him to Caesar.

²² And Agrippa said to Festus, I have a desire to give the man a hearing myself. Tomorrow, he said, you may give him a hearing.

²³ So on the day after, when Agrippa and Bernice in great glory had come into the public place of hearing, with the chief of the army and the chief men of the town, at the order of Festus, Paul was sent for.

¹³ And when certain days had elapsed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to salute Festus.

¹⁴ And when they had spent many days there, Festus laid before the king the matters relating to Paul, saying, There is a certain man left prisoner by Felix,

¹⁵ concerning whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews laid informations, requiring judgment against him:

¹⁶ to whom I answered, It is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man before that the accused have the accusers face to face, and he have got opportunity of defence touching the charge.

¹⁷ When therefore they had come together here, without putting it off, I sat the next day on the judgment-seat and commanded the man to be brought:

¹⁸ concerning whom the accusers, standing up, brought no such accusation of guilt as I supposed;

¹⁹ but had against him certain questions of their own system of worship, and concerning a certain Jesus who is dead, whom Paul affirmed to be living.

²⁰ And as I myself was at a loss as to an inquiry into these things, I said, Was he willing to go to Jerusalem and there to be judged concerning these things?

²¹ But Paul having appealed to be kept for the cognisance of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I shall send him to Caesar.

²² And Agrippa said to Festus, I myself also would desire to hear the man. To-morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.

²³ On the morrow therefore, Agrippa being come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and having entered into the hall of audience, with the chiliarchs and the men of distinction of the city, and Festus having given command, Paul was brought.

¹³ And after some days, king Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to salute Festus.

¹⁴ And as they tarried there many days, Festus told the king of Paul, saying: A certain man was left prisoner by Felix.

¹⁵ About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests, and the ancients of the Jews, came unto me, desiring condemnation against him.

¹⁶ To whom I answered: It is not the custom of the Romans to condemn any man, before that he who is accused have his accusers present, and have liberty to make his answer, to clear himself of the things laid to his charge.

¹⁷ When therefore they were come hither, without any delay, on the day following, sitting in the judgment seat, I commanded the man to be brought.

¹⁸ Against whom, when the accusers stood up, they brought no accusation of things which I thought ill of:

¹⁹ But had certain questions of their own superstition against him, and of one Jesus deceased, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ I therefore being in a doubt of this manner of question, asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things.

²¹ But Paul appealing to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept, till I might send him to Caesar.

²² And Agrippa said to Festus: I would also hear the man, myself. Tomorrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.

²³ And on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice were come with great pomp, and had entered into the hall of audience, with the tribunes, and principal men of the city, at Festus’ commandment, Paul was brought forth.

¹³ And after some days King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea and greeted Festus.

¹⁴ And as he was spending many days there, Festus laid before the king the charges against Paul, saying: “There is a certain man who was left a prisoner by Felix,

¹⁵ about whom the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, when I was in Jerusalem, asking for punishment against him.

¹⁶ To them I answered, ‘It is not a custom with Romans to deliver any man to destruction before the one being accused may meet his accusers face to face, and may receive an opportunity for defense concerning the charge.’

¹⁷ Therefore when they had assembled here, having made no delay, on the next day I took my seat at the judicial bench, and I commanded the man to be brought in;

¹⁸ concerning whom, when the accusers stood, they brought no accusation of the things which I was supposing,

¹⁹ but had some questions against him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who had died, whom Paul professed to be alive.

²⁰ And being uncertain as to the investigation concerning this, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these charges.

²¹ But when Paul appealed that he be kept for the decision of His Majesty the Emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I may send him to Caesar.”

²² Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I also was wishing to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.”

²³ Therefore on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with all pomp, and had entered into the auditorium together with the commanders and the prominent men of the city, and when Festus had commanded, Paul was brought.

¹³ Now when some days had passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived in Caesarea to congratulate Festus.

¹⁴ Since they were spending many days there, Festus laid Paul's case before the king, saying: “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;

¹⁵ about whom, when I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for punishment against him;

¹⁶ to whom I answered that it is not a custom with Romans to deliver any man to destruction before the accused has his accusers face to face and has opportunity for defense against the accusation.

¹⁷ So when they had assembled here, without any delay, the next day I sat on the judgment seat and commanded the man to be brought.

¹⁸ When the accusers stood up, they brought no charge against him of such things as I supposed,

¹⁹ but had certain issues against him about their religion, and about a certain dead Jesus whom Paul affirmed to be living.

²⁰ And since I was at a loss how to investigate such matters, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be judged there concerning these things.

²¹ But when Paul appealed to be reserved for the decision of the Emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I can send him to Caesar.”

²² Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I myself would also like to hear the man.” So he said, “Tomorrow you shall hear him.”

²³ So the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp and entered the auditorium, with the commanding officers and the more prominent men of the city, at Festus' command Paul was brought in.

¹³ Several days later, King Agrippa and his sister Bernice arrived in Caesarea and came to pay their respects to Festus.

¹⁴ They were staying some time so Festus presented Paul's case to the king, explaining, “There's a man that Felix left as a prisoner here.

¹⁵ When I was in Jerusalem, the Jewish chief priests and leaders came and made accusations against him and asked me to sentence him.

¹⁶ I replied that it is not according to Roman law to convict anyone without having them face their accusers and giving them the opportunity to defend themselves against the charges.

¹⁷ So when his accusers arrived here, I wasted no time and convened the court the very next day. I ordered the man to be brought in.

¹⁸ However, when the accusers got up they didn't bring charges of criminal acts as I expected.

¹⁹ Instead they brought up controversies over religious questions, and over a man called Jesus who was dead but whom Paul insisted was alive.

²⁰ Since I was undecided as to how to proceed in investigating such matters, I asked him if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there.

²¹ However, Paul appealed for his case to be heard by the emperor, so I ordered him detained until I could send him to Caesar.”

²² “I would like to hear the man myself,” Agrippa told Festus. “I'll arrange for you to hear him tomorrow,” Festus replied.

²³ The next day Agrippa arrived with Bernice in great ceremonial splendor and entered the auditorium with the commanders and leading citizens. Then Festus ordered Paul to be brought in.

¹³ And after certaine dayes, King Agrippa and Bernice came downe to Caesarea to salute Festus.

¹⁴ And when they had remained there many dayes, Festus declared Pauls cause vnto the King, saying, There is a certaine man left in prison by Felix,

¹⁵ Of whom when I came to Hierusalem, the high Priestes and Elders of the Iewes informed me, and desired to haue iudgement against him.

¹⁶ To whome I answered, that it is not the maner of the Romanes for fauour to deliuer any man to the death, before that hee which is accused, haue the accusers before him, and haue place to defend himselfe, concerning the crime.

¹⁷ Therefore when they were come hither, without delay the day following I sate on the iudgement seate, and commanded the man to be brought foorth.

¹⁸ Against whom when the accusers stood vp, they brought no crime of such things as I supposed:

¹⁹ But had certaine questions against him of their owne superstition, and of one Iesus which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be aliue.

²⁰ And because I doubted of such maner of question, I asked him whether he would goe to Hierusalem, and there be iudged of these things.

²¹ But because he appealed to be reserued to the examination of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept, till I mght send him to Cesar.

²² Then Agrippa sayd vnto Festus, I would also heare the man my selfe. To morowe, sayd he, thou shalt heare him.

²³ And on the morowe when Agrippa was come and Bernice with great pompe, and were entred into the Common hall with the chiefe captaines and chiefe men of the citie, at Festus commandement Paul was brought forth.

¹³ And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Cesarea to salute Festus.

¹⁴ And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:

¹⁵ about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him.

¹⁶ To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.

¹⁷ Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay, on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth.

¹⁸ Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed:

¹⁹ but had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Cesar.

²² Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.

²³ And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and were entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus’ commandment Paul was brought forth.

¹³ And after some days Agrippa the king and Bernice came to Caesarea to greet Festus.

¹⁴ And while they were making a stay of some days there, Festus laid the case of Paul before the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix,

¹⁵ against whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought a complaint, asking for judgment against him.

¹⁶ To whom I answered, It is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man on a charge, before the accused hath the accusers face to face, and hath opportunity to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.

¹⁷ When therefore they had come together here, without any delay I sat on the judgment-seat on the day after, and ordered the man to be brought forward.

¹⁸ And his accusers standing around him brought no accusation of such things as I had conjectured,

¹⁹ but had against him certain questions of their own religion, and of one Jesus that was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ And I being at a loss about such questions, asked him if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be put on trial for these matters.

²¹ But Paul having appealed to be kept in custody for the judgment of Augustus, I ordered him to be kept till I should send him up to Caesar.

²² Then Agrippa said to Festus, I should like to hear the man myself. Tomorrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.

²³ Accordingly on the morrow Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp, and entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains and principal men of the city, and at the order of Festus Paul was brought forward.

¹³ Some days later King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea, and paid a visit of congratulation to Festus;

¹⁴ and, as they were staying there for several days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king. “There is a man here,” he said, “left a prisoner by Felix,

¹⁵ about whom, when I came to Jerusalem, the Jewish chief priest and the elders laid an information, demanding judgement against him.

¹⁶ My answer to them was, that it was not the practise of Romans to give up anyone to their accusers until the accused had met them face to face, and had also had an opportunity of answering the charges brought against them.

¹⁷ So they met here, and without loss of time I took my seat on the Bench the very next day, and ordered the man to be brought before me.

¹⁸ But, when his accusers came forward, they brought no charge of wrong-doing such as I had expected;

¹⁹ but I found that there were certain questions in dispute between them about their own religion, and about some dead man called Jesus, whom Paul declared to be alive.

²⁰ And, as I was at a loss how to enquire into questions of this kind, I asked Paul if he were willing to go up to Jerusalem, and be put on trial there.

²¹ Paul, however, appealed to have his case reserved for the consideration of his August Majesty, so I ordered him to be detained in custody, until I could send him to the Emperor.”

²² “I should like to hear this man myself,” Agrippa said to Festus. “You will hear him tomorrow,” Festus answered.

²³ So the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come in full state and had entered the Audience Chamber, with the superior officers and the principal people of the city, by the order of Festus Paul was brought before them.

¹³ Some days later King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea, and paid a visit of congratulation to Festus;

¹⁴ and, as they were staying there for several days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king. “There is a man here,” he said, “left a prisoner by Felix,

¹⁵ about whom, when I came to Jerusalem, the Jewish chief priest and the elders laid an information, demanding judgment against him.

¹⁶ My answer to them was, that it was not the practice of Romans to give up anyone to their accusers until the accused had met them face to face, and had also had an opportunity of answering the charges brought against them.

¹⁷ So they met here, and without loss of time I took my seat on the Bench the very next day, and ordered the man to be brought before me.

¹⁸ But, when his accusers came forward, they brought no charge of wrong-doing such as I had expected;

¹⁹ but I found that there were certain questions in dispute between them about their own religion, and about some dead man called Jesus, whom Paul declared to be alive.

²⁰ And, as I was at a loss how to enquire into questions of this kind, I asked Paul if he were willing to go up to Jerusalem, and be put on trial there.

²¹ Paul, however, appealed to have his case reserved for the consideration of his August Majesty, so I ordered him to be detained in custody, until I could send him to the Emperor.”

²² “I should like to hear this man myself,” Agrippa said to Festus. “You will hear him tomorrow,” Festus answered.

²³ So the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come in full state and had entered the Audience Chamber, with the superior officers and the principal people of the city, by the order of Festus Paul was brought before them.

¹³ After a few days, the big boss of another country came to Caesarea. He was called Agrippa. His young sister, called Bernice, came with him. They came to say hello to Festus, and to say, “We are happy for you to be the new governor of this country.”

¹⁴ While they were there at Caesarea, Festus told that big boss about Paul. He said, “Felix left a prisoner in jail here. He’s a different kind of man.

¹⁵ You see, I went to Jerusalem and the leaders of the Jewish ceremonies, and the other Jewish leaders there, told me that this man did a lot of bad things. They asked me to say he is guilty, and to tell my soldiers to kill him.

¹⁶ But I told them, ‘That’s not the way we Romans judge people. If somebody blames another person, we don’t say he is guilty until after we get him, and the people that are blaming him, all into a court room together. And we give him a chance to say why he reckons he is not guilty.’

¹⁷ So those Jewish leaders came here to Caesarea with me. I didn’t waste any time. The next day I sat down in the court room, I told some soldiers to bring Paul in.

¹⁸ The Jewish leaders stood up and blamed him, but they didn’t blame him for anything really bad, like I thought they would.

¹⁹ They only talked about things that some Jews believe and other Jews don’t believe. They argued about a dead man called Jesus, and Paul kept saying, ‘Jesus is alive.’

²⁰ I really didn’t know the right way to handle this court. I didn’t know any questions to ask Paul, so I said to him, ‘Are you happy to go to Jerusalem and let me judge you there?’

²¹ But Paul said, ‘No, I’m not happy to go to Jerusalem. I want that biggest boss called Caesar, to judge me.’ So I told my soldiers to guard Paul here, until I can send him to Caesar, in Rome.”

²² Then Agrippa said to Festus, “Look, I’d like to hear that man myself.” Festus said, “All right, I’ll let you hear him tomorrow.”

²³ The next day Agrippa and his young sister Bernice came into the court room. Some bosses of soldiers came with them, and the leaders of Caesarea came with them too. There was a lot of ceremony for them as they came in. Then Festus told his soldiers, “Bring Paul into the court room.” So they brought him in.

¹³ After a certayne dayes kinge Agrippa and Bernice came vnto Cesarea to salute Festus.

¹⁴ And when they had bene there a good ceason Festus rehersed Paules cause vnto the kynge sayinge: ther is a certayne man left in preson of Felix

¹⁵ about whom when I came to Ierusalem the hye prestes and elders of the Iewes enformed me and desyred to have iudgement agaynst him.

¹⁶ To whom I answered: It is not the maner of the Romayns to delyver eny man that he shuld perisshe before that he which is accused have the accusars before him and have licence to answer for him selfe concerninge the cryme layde agaynst him:

¹⁷ when they were come hidder with out delaye on the morowe I sate to geve iudgement and commaunded the man to be brought forthe.

¹⁸ Agaynst who when the accusers stode vp they brought none accusacion of soche thinges as I supposed:

¹⁹ but had certayne questions agaynst him of their awne supersticion and of one Iesus which was ded: whom Paul affirmed to be alyve.

²⁰ And be cause I douted of soche maner questions I axed him whyther he wolde goo to Ierusalem and there be iudged of these matters.

²¹ Then when Paul had appealed to be kept vnto the knowledge of Cesar I commaunded him to be kept tyll I myght sende him to Cesar.

²² Agrippa sayd vnto Festus: I wolde also heare the man my selfe. To morowe (sayde he) thou shalt heare him.

²³ And on the morowe when Agrippa was come and Bernice with greate pompe and were entred into the counsell housse with the captaynes and chefe men of the cite at Festus commaundement Paul was brought forth.

¹³ Now after some days, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to pay an official visit to Festus.

¹⁴ After he had been there for many days, Festus presented Paul's case to the king; he said, “A certain man was left behind here by Felix as a prisoner.

¹⁵ When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against this man to me, and they asked for a sentence of condemnation against him.

¹⁶ I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused had faced his accusers and had an opportunity to defend himself against the charges.

¹⁷ Therefore, when they came together here, I did not wait, but the next day I sat in the judgment seat and I ordered the man to be brought in.

¹⁸ When the accusers stood up and accused him, I thought that none of the charges that they brought against him were serious.

¹⁹ Instead, they had certain disputes with him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus who was dead, whom Paul claims to be alive.

²⁰ I was not certain about how to investigate this matter, and so I asked him if he was willing to go to Jerusalem to stand trial there about these charges.

²¹ But when Paul appealed to be kept in custody while awaiting the decision of the emperor, I ordered him to be held in custody until I could send him to Caesar.”

²² Agrippa spoke to Festus, “I would also like to listen to this man.” “Tomorrow,” Festus said, “you will hear him.”

²³ So on the next day, Agrippa and Bernice came with much ceremony; they came into the hall with the military officers and with the prominent men of the city. When Festus spoke the command, Paul was brought to them.

¹³ Now when some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus.

¹⁴ As he stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;

¹⁵ about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a sentence against him.

¹⁶ I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction before the accused has met the accusers face to face and has had opportunity to make his defense concerning the matter laid against him.

¹⁷ When therefore they had come together here, I didn’t delay, but on the next day sat on the judgment seat and commanded the man to be brought.

¹⁸ When the accusers stood up, they brought no charges against him of such things as I supposed;

¹⁹ but had certain questions against him about their own religion and about one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar.”

²² Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.”

²³ So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and the principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

¹³ Now when some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus.

¹⁴ As he stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;

¹⁵ about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a sentence against him.

¹⁶ I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction before the accused has met the accusers face to face and has had opportunity to make his defence concerning the matter laid against him.

¹⁷ When therefore they had come together here, I didn’t delay, but on the next day sat on the judgement seat and commanded the man to be brought.

¹⁸ When the accusers stood up, they brought no charges against him of such things as I supposed;

¹⁹ but had certain questions against him about their own religion and about one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ Being perplexed how to enquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar.”

²² Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.”

²³ So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and the principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

¹³ And after certain days, king Agrippa and Bernice came to Cesarea, to salute Festus.

¹⁴ And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause to the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:

¹⁵ About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me , desiring to have judgment against him.

¹⁶ To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before he who is accused hath the accusers face to face, and hath license to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.

¹⁷ Therefore, when they had come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment-seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth;

¹⁸ Against whom, when the accusers stood up, they brought no accusation of such things as I supposed:

¹⁹ But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged concerning these matters.

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be reserved to the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Cesar.

²² Then Agrippa said to Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To-morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.

²³ And on the morrow, when Agrippa had come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and had entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains and principal men of the city, at the command of Festus Paul was brought forth.

¹³ Now when some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus.

¹⁴ As he stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;

¹⁵ about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the Jewish elders informed me, asking for a sentence against him.

¹⁶ I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction before the accused has met the accusers face to face and has had opportunity to make his defense concerning the matter laid against him.

¹⁷ When therefore they had come together here, I didn’t delay, but on the next day sat on the judgment seat and commanded the man to be brought.

¹⁸ When the accusers stood up, they brought no charges against him of such things as I supposed;

¹⁹ but had certain questions against him about their own religion and about one Yeshua, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar.”

²² Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.”

²³ So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and the principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

¹³ Now when some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus.

¹⁴ As he stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;

¹⁵ about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the Jewish elders informed me, asking for a sentence against him.

¹⁶ I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction before the accused has met the accusers face to face and has had opportunity to make his defence concerning the matter laid against him.

¹⁷ When therefore they had come together here, I didn’t delay, but on the next day sat on the judgement seat and commanded the man to be brought.

¹⁸ When the accusers stood up, they brought no charges against him of such things as I supposed;

¹⁹ but had certain questions against him about their own religion and about one Yeshua, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

²⁰ Being perplexed how to enquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.

²¹ But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar.”

²² Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.”

²³ So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and the principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

¹³ And when some days were passed, Agrippa king, and Bernice came down to Caesarea, to welcome or to greet Festus.

¹⁴ And when they dwelled there many days, Festus showed to the king of Paul, and said, A man is left bound of Felix,

¹⁵ of which, when I was at Jeru-salem, princes of priests, and the elder men of the Jews came to me, and asked damnation against him.

¹⁶ To whom I answered, That it is not custom to Romans, to damn any man, before that he that is accused have his accusers present, and take place of defending, to put away the crimes, that be put against him.

¹⁷ Therefore when they came together hither, without any delay, in the day pursuing I sat for doomsman, and commanded the man to be brought.

¹⁸ And when his accusers stood nigh, they said no cause of which things I had suspicion of evil.

¹⁹ But they had against him some questions of their vain worshipping, or religion, and of one Jesus dead, whom Paul affirmed to live.

²⁰ And I doubted of such manner questions, and said, Whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be deemed of these things?

²¹ But for Paul appealed, that he should be kept to the knowing of the emperor or of Caesar, I commanded him to be kept, till I send him to the emperor or to Caesar.

²² And Agrippa said to Festus, I myself would hear the man. And he said, Tomorrow thou shalt hear him.

²³ And on the tother day, when Agrippa and Bernice came with great desire, or pride of state, and entered into the auditorium, with tribunes and the principal men of the city, when Festus bade, Paul was brought.

¹³ And when some days were passed, Agrippa king (or King Agrippa), and Bernice came down to Caesarea, to welcome or to greet Festus.

¹⁴ And when they dwelled there many days, Festus showed to the king of Paul, and said, A man is left bound of Felix, (And after they had been there for many days, Festus told the king about Paul, and said, There is a man left here in bondage by Felix,)

¹⁵ of which, when I was at Jerusalem, (the) princes of (the) priests, and the elder men of the Jews came to me, and asked damnation against him. (of whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the high priests, and the elders of the Jews came to me, and asked for condemnation against him.)

¹⁶ To whom I answered, That it is not custom to Romans, to damn any man, (or It is not the Roman custom, to condemn any man), before that he that is accused have his accusers present, and take (the) place of defending, to put away the crimes, that be put against him.

¹⁷ Therefore when they came together hither, without any delay, in the day (pur)suing I sat for doomsman (or on the following day I sat as judge), and commanded the man to be brought.

¹⁸ And when his accusers stood nigh, they said no cause of which things I had suspicion of evil. (And when his accusers stood here before me, they made no case in which I found any suspicion of wrong-doing.)

¹⁹ But they had against him some questions of their vain worshipping, or (their futile) religion, and of one Jesus (who was) dead, whom Paul affirmed to live.

²⁰ And I doubted of such manner questions, and said, Whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be deemed of these things? (And I was uncertain about such matters, and asked, Would he go to Jerusalem, and be judged on these matters there?)

²¹ But for Paul appealed, that he should be kept to the knowing of the emperor (or of Caesar), I commanded him to be kept, till I send him to the emperor or till I shall send him to Caesar. (But because Paul appealed, that he should be sent to the Emperor for judgement, or for a decision, or for sentencing, I commanded him to be kept under guard, until I could send him to the Emperor.)

²² And Agrippa said to Festus, I myself would (like to) hear the man. And he said, Tomorrow thou shalt hear him.

²³ And on the tother day (or And on the next day), when Agrippa and Bernice came with great desire, or (with much) pride of state, and entered into the auditorium, with tribunes and the principal men of the city, when Festus bade, Paul was brought (in).

¹³ And certain days having passed, Agrippa the king, and Bernice, came down to Caesarea saluting Festus,

¹⁴ and as they were continuing there more days, Festus submitted to the king the things concerning Paul, saying, 'There is a certain man, left by Felix, a prisoner,

¹⁵ about whom, in my being at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews laid information, asking a decision against him,

¹⁶ unto whom I answered, that it is not a custom of Romans to make a favour of any man to die, before that he who is accused may have the accusers face to face, and may receive place of defence in regard to the charge laid against him.

¹⁷ 'They, therefore, having come together — I, making no delay, on the succeeding day having sat upon the tribunal, did command the man to be brought,

¹⁸ concerning whom the accusers, having stood up, were bringing against him no accusation of the things I was thinking of,

¹⁹ but certain questions concerning their own religion they had against him, and concerning a certain Jesus who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive;

²⁰ and I, doubting in regard to the question concerning this, said, If he would wish to go on to Jerusalem, and there to be judged concerning these things —

²¹ but Paul having appealed to be kept to the hearing of Sebastus, I did command him to be kept till I might send him unto Caesar.'

²² And Agrippa said unto Festus, 'I was wishing also myself to hear the man;' and he said, 'To-morrow thou shalt hear him;'

²³ on the morrow, therefore — on the coming of Agrippa and Bernice with much display, and they having entered into the audience chamber, with the chief captains also, and the principal men of the city, and Festus having ordered — Paul was brought forth.