Translations
Modern
I have nothing definite to write to our sovereign about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after this inquiry I may have something to write.
Traditional
Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write.
Literal
…concerning whom I have nothing definite to write to my lord. Therefore I have brought him before you all, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that on the examination having taken place, I might have something to write.
Latin
De quo quid certum scribam domino, non habeo. Propter quod produxi eum ad vos, et maxime ad te, rex Agrippa, ut interrogatione facta habeam quid scribam.
Original
Greek
English
I have nothing definite to write to our sovereign about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after this inquiry I may have something to write.
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
Glossary
Book of the Acts of the Apostles Herod, Herodian Family Judge Lord Paul the Apostle Porcius Festus Procurator Titus Caesar
Topics
Agrippa: King Appeal: Paul Makes, to Caesar Festus: Tries Paul Indictments: Paul Paul: His Examination Before Herod Agrippa Ii