Translations
Modern
For it seems unreasonable to me to send on a prisoner without specifying the charges against him.”
Traditional
For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him.
Literal
For it seems absurd to me, sending a prisoner, not also to specify the charges against him.”
Latin
Sine ratione enim mihi videtur mittere vinctum, et causas ejus non significare.
Original
Greek
English
For it seems unreasonable to me to send on a prisoner without specifying the charges against him.”
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
Glossary
Book of the Acts of the Apostles Herod, Herodian Family Paul the Apostle Porcius Festus Procurator Titus Caesar
Topics
Appeal: Paul Makes, to Caesar Indictments: Paul Paul: His Examination Before Herod Agrippa Ii