Acts 25:4 Parallel Translations

Festus replied that he would be returning to Caesarea soon and would keep Paul there.(GOD'S WORD®)

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

Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither'shortly.

BBE:

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.

DBY:

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

ERV:

Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither shortly.

WEY:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

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

Acts 25:4 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 8:40 But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he kept preaching the gospel to all the cities until he came to Caesarea.

Acts 24:23 Then he gave orders to the centurion for him to be kept in custody and yet have some freedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from ministering to him.

Acts 25:1 Festus then, having arrived in the province, three days later went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.

Acts 25:6 After he had spent not more than eight or ten days among them, he went down to Caesarea, and on the next day he took his seat on the tribunal and ordered Paul to be brought.

Acts 25:16 "I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand over any man before the accused meets his accusers face to face and has an opportunity to make his defense against the charges. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

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!

MHC:

25:1-12 See how restless malice is. Persecutors deem it a peculiar favour to have their malice gratified. Preaching Christ, the end of the law, was no offence against the law. In suffering times the prudence of the Lord's people is tried, as well as their patience; they need wisdom. It becomes those who are innocent, to insist upon their innocence. Paul was willing to abide by the rules of the law, and to let that take its course. If he deserved death, he would accept the punishment. But if none of the things whereof they accused him were true, no man could deliver him unto them, with justice. Paul is neither released nor condemned. It is an instance of the slow steps which Providence takes; by which we are often made ashamed, both of our hopes and of our fears, and are kept waiting on God.

CONC:

Caesarea Caesare'a Cesarea Charge Custody Depart Festus Held Howbeit However Indeed Intended Kept Leave Myself Paul Prison Replied Short Shortly Speedily Thither

Caesarea Caesare'a Cesarea Custody Depart Festus Held However Indeed Intended Kept Leave Paul Prison Short Shortly Soon Speedily Thither

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