Acts 25:1
American King James Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.
American Standard Version Festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.
King James Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.
World English Bible Festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.
Acts 25:2
American King James Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and sought him,
American Standard Version And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they besought him,
King James Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him,
World English Bible Then the high priest and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul, and they begged him,
Acts 25:3
American King James And desired favor against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.
American Standard Version asking a favor against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem; laying a plot to kill him on the way.
King James And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.
World English Bible asking a favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem, plotting to kill him on the way.
Acts 25:4
American King James But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.
American Standard Version Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart `thither' shortly.
King James But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.
World English Bible However Festus answered that Paul should be kept in custody at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart shortly.
Acts 25:5
American King James Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with me, and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him.
American Standard Version Let them therefore, saith he, that are of power among you go down with me, and if there is anything amiss in the man, let them accuse him.
King James Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with me, and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him.
World English Bible “Let them therefore”, he said, “that are in power among you go down with me, and if there is anything wrong in the man, let them accuse him.”
Acts 25:6
American King James And when he had tarried among them more than ten days, he went down to Caesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment seat commanded Paul to be brought.
American Standard Version And when he had tarried among them not more than eight or ten days, he went down unto Caesarea; and on the morrow he sat on the judgment-seat, and commanded Paul to be brought.
King James And when he had tarried among them more than ten days, he went down unto Caesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment seat commanded Paul to be brought.
World English Bible When he had stayed among them more than ten days, he went down to Caesarea, and on the next day he sat on the judgment seat, and commanded Paul to be brought.
Acts 25:7
American King James And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.
American Standard Version And when he was come, the Jews that had come down from Jerusalem stood round about him, bringing against him many and grievous charges which they could not prove;
King James And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.
World English Bible When he had come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing against him many and grievous charges which they could not prove,
Acts 25:8
American King James While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended any thing at all.
American Standard Version while Paul said in his defense, Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar, have I sinned at all.
King James While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended any thing at all.
World English Bible while he said in his defense, “Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar, have I sinned at all.”
Acts 25:9
American King James But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Will you go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?
American Standard Version But Festus, desiring to gain favor with the Jews, answered Paul and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?
King James But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?
World English Bible But Festus, desiring to gain favor with the Jews, answered Paul and said, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and be judged by me there concerning these things?”
Acts 25:10
American King James Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as you very well know.
American Standard Version But Paul said, I am standing before Caesar's judgment-seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou also very well knowest.
King James Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.
World English Bible But Paul said, “I am standing before Caesar’s judgment seat, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you also know very well.
Acts 25:11
American King James For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me to them. I appeal to Caesar.
American Standard Version If then I am a wrong-doer, and have committed anything worthy of death, I refuse not to die; but if none of those things is `true' whereof these accuse me, no man can give me up unto them. I appeal unto Caesar.
King James For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar.
World English Bible For if I have done wrong and have committed anything worthy of death, I don’t refuse to die; but if none of those things is true that they accuse me of, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar!”
Acts 25:12
American King James Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Have you appealed to Caesar? to Caesar shall you go.
American Standard Version Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Thou hast appealed unto Caesar: unto Caesar shalt thou go.
King James Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? unto Caesar shalt thou go.
World English Bible Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you shall go.”
Acts 25:13
American King James And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to salute Festus.
American Standard Version Now when certain days were passed, Agrippa the King and Bernice arrived at Caesarea, and saluted Festus.
King James And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus.
World English Bible Now when some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus.
Acts 25:14
American King James And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause to the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:
American Standard Version And as they tarried there many days, Festus laid Paul's case before the King, saying, There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;
King James And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:
World English Bible As he stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;
Acts 25:15
American King James About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him.
American Standard Version about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed `me', asking for sentence against him.
King James About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him.
World English Bible about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a sentence against him.
Acts 25:16
American King James To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have license to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
American Standard Version To whom I answered, that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man, before that the accused have the accusers face to face, and have had opportunity to make his defense concerning the matter laid against him.
King James To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
World English Bible I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction before the accused has met the accusers face to face and has had opportunity to make his defense concerning the matter laid against him.
Acts 25:17
American King James Therefore, when they were come here, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth.
American Standard Version When therefore they were come together here, I made no delay, but on the next day sat on the judgment-seat, and commanded the man to be brought.
King James Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth.
World English Bible When therefore they had come together here, I didn’t delay, but on the next day sat on the judgment seat and commanded the man to be brought.
Acts 25:18
American King James Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed:
American Standard Version Concerning whom, when the accusers stood up, they brought no charge of such evil things as I supposed;
King James Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed:
World English Bible When the accusers stood up, they brought no charges against him of such things as I supposed;
Acts 25:19
American King James But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
American Standard Version but had certain questions against him of their own religion, and of one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
King James But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
World English Bible but had certain questions against him about their own religion and about one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
Acts 25:20
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And I, being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, asked whether he would go to Jerusalem and there be judged of these matters.
King James 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.
World English Bible Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.
Acts 25:21
American King James But when Paul had appealed to be reserved to the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Caesar.
American Standard Version But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept till I should send him to Caesar.
King James 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 Caesar.
World English Bible But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar.”
Acts 25:22
American King James Then Agrippa said to Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, you shall hear him.
American Standard Version And Agrippa `said' unto Festus, I also could wish to hear the man myself. To-morrow, saith he, thou shalt hear him.
King James Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.
World English Bible Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.”
Acts 25:23
American King James And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth.
American Standard Version So on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and they were entered into the place of hearing with the chief captains and principal men of the city, at the command of Festus Paul was brought in.
King James And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth.
World English Bible So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and the principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.
Acts 25:24
American King James And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, you 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.
American Standard Version And Festus saith, King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, ye behold this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews made suit to me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.
King James 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.
World English Bible Festus said, “King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, you see this man about whom all the multitude of the Jews petitioned me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.
Acts 25:25
American King James But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself has appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.
American Standard Version But I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death: and as he himself appealed to the emperor I determined to send him.
King James But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.
World English Bible But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and as he himself appealed to the emperor, I determined to send him,
Acts 25:26
American King James Of whom I have no certain thing to write to my lord. Why I have brought him forth before you, and specially before you, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write.
American Standard Version Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I may have somewhat to write.
King James 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.
World English Bible of whom I have no certain thing to write to my lord. Therefore I have brought him out before you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, that, after examination I may have something to write.
Acts 25:27
American King James For it seems to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not with to signify the crimes laid against him.
American Standard Version For it seemeth to me unreasonable, in sending a prisoner, not withal to signify the charges against him.
King James For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him.
World English Bible For it seems to me unreasonable, in sending a prisoner, not to also specify the charges against him.”