Translations
Modern
So when they came here with me, I did not delay. The next day I sat on the judgment seat and ordered that the man be brought in.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Therefore on their having come together here, having made no delay, the next day having sat on the judgment seat, I commanded the man to be brought,
Latin
Cum ergo huc convenissent sine ulla dilatione, sequenti die sedens pro tribunali, jussi adduci virum.
Original
Greek
English
So when they came here with me, I did not delay. The next day I sat on the judgment seat and ordered that the man be brought in.
Notes
I did not delay: This is different from Felix, the previous governor, who delayed making a decision (24:22–27).
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
Glossary
Bema Book of the Acts of the Apostles Courts and Trials Herod, Herodian Family Judge Procurator The Caesars Titus Caesar
Topics
Paul: His Examination Before Herod Agrippa Ii The Roman Empire: Allusions to Judicial Affairs of Accusers and Accused Confronted Together