Translations
Modern
But when Paul appealed to be held over for the decision of the Emperor, I ordered that he be held until I could send him to Caesar.”
Traditional
But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Cesar.
Literal
But Paul having appealed for himself to be kept for the decision of the Emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I might send him to Caesar.”
Latin
Paulo autem appellante ut servaretur ad Augusti cognitionem, jussi servari eum, donec mittam eum ad Cæsarem.
Original
Greek
English
But when Paul appealed to be held over for the decision of the Emperor, I ordered that he be held until I could send him to Caesar.”
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
Augustus: Roman emperor during the birth of Jesus Claudius: Roman emperor during Paul's ministry Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles
Glossary
Book of the Acts of the Apostles Herod, Herodian Family Judge Procurator The Caesars Titus Caesar
Topics
Appeal: Paul Makes, to Caesar Augustus: An Important Roman Emperor Paul: His Examination Before Herod Agrippa Ii Roman Empire: The Right of Appeal