Acts 25:4

“But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Cesarea, and that hee himselfe would depart shortly thither.”

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Other Translations

But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly [thither].
- King James Version

Festus then answered that Paul was being kept in custody at Caesarea and that he himself was about to leave shortly.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart `thither' shortly.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But Festus, in answer, said that Paul was being kept in prison at Caesarea, and that in a short time he himself was going there.
- Basic English Bible

Festus therefore answered that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to set out shortly.
- Darby Bible

But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Cesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.
- Webster's Bible

Festus, however, replied that Paul was in custody in Caesarea, and that he was himself going there very soon.
- Weymouth Bible

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

But Festus answerde, that Poul schulde be kept in Cesarie; sotheli that he hym silf schulde procede more auisili. Therfor he seide, Thei that in you ben myyti,
- Wycliffe Bible

Then, indeed, Festus answered that Paul is kept in Caesarea, and himself is about speedily to go on thither,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Acts 25:4


25:4 But Festus answered - So Festus's care to preserve the imperial privileges was the means of preserving Paul's life. By what invisible springs does God govern the world! With what silence, and yet with what wisdom and energy!


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