Translations
Modern
Since I was at a loss as to how to investigate these matters, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there on these charges.
Traditional
And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.
Literal
Now I, being perplexed concerning this inquiry, was asking if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there to be judged concerning these things.
Latin
Hæsitans autem ego de hujusmodi quæstione, dicebam si vellet ire Jerosolymam, et ibi judicari de istis.
Original
Greek
English
Since I was at a loss as to how to investigate these matters, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there on these charges.
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
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Book of the Acts of the Apostles Courts and Trials Herod, Herodian Family Judge Procurator The Caesars Titus Caesar
Topics
King: Acts As Judge Paul: His Examination Before Herod Agrippa Ii