Translations
Modern
But when his accusers rose to speak, they did not charge him with any of the crimes I had expected.
Traditional
Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed:
Literal
…concerning whom the accusers, having stood up, were bringing no charge of the evils that I was expecting.
Latin
De quo, cum stetissent accusatores, nullam causam deferebant, de quibus ego suspicabar malum.
Original
Greek
English
But when his accusers rose to speak, they did not charge him with any of the crimes I had expected.
Notes
These verses provide the official reasons Festus gave for his actions (see also 25:9). There were no criminal charges against Paul. The objections were about their religion and focused on Paul's claim that Jesus is alive.
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
Book of the Acts of the Apostles Courts and Trials Herod, Herodian Family Judge Procurator The Caesars Titus Caesar
Topics
Indictments: Paul Paul: His Examination Before Herod Agrippa Ii The Roman Empire: Allusions to Judicial Affairs of Accusers and Accused Confronted Together