Translations
Modern
Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.
Traditional
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:
Literal
And as they were staying there many days, Festus laid before the king the things relating to Paul, saying, “There is a certain man left by Felix, a prisoner,
Latin
Et cum dies plures ibi demorarentur, Festus regi indicavit de Paulo, dicens: Vir quidam est derelictus a Felice vinctus,
Original
Greek
English
Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.
Notes
Festus discussed Paul’s case with Herod Agrippa II, who came to Caesarea to pay a courtesy visit to the new governor. Herod Agrippa II ruled parts of the region from AD 50–100.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Agrippa and Bernice meet Festusc. AD 56
People
Felix: Roman governor of Judea; heard Paul's case Festus: Roman governor of Judea; heard Paul's case; sent him to Rome Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles
Glossary
Bema Book of the Acts of the Apostles Courts and Trials Herod, Herodian Family Judge Procurator The Caesars Titus Caesar
Topics
Felix: Leaves Paul in Bonds Paul: His Examination Before Herod Agrippa Ii