Translations
Modern
Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer.
Traditional
And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.
Literal
And Festus says, “King Agrippa and all men being present with us, you see this one concerning whom all the multitude of the Jews pleaded with me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying out of him that he ought not to live any longer.
Latin
Et dicit Festus: Agrippa rex, et omnes qui simul adestis nobiscum viri, videtis hunc de quo omnis multitudo Judæorum interpellavit me Jerosolymis, petentes et acclamantes non oportere eum vivere amplius.
Original
Greek
English
Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer.
Notes
Paul's legal hearing before King Agrippa included all the ceremony of a royal visit. The main purpose was for Agrippa to advise Festus on what to write in the appeal to Caesar. There was no clear charge against Paul. Festus believed Paul had done nothing deserving death.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Paul goes before Agrippac. AD 56
People
Agrippa: Tetrarch who heard Paul's defense in Caesarea Festus: Roman governor of Judea; heard Paul's case; sent him to Rome Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Book of the Acts of the Apostles Herod, Herodian Family Judge Paul the Apostle Procurator Titus Caesar
Topics
Appeal: Paul Makes, to Caesar Paul: His Examination Before Herod Agrippa Ii