Acts 25:4

But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.

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Other Translations for Acts 25:4

BSB

But Festus replied, "Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.

AKJV

But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.

CPDV

But Festus responded that Paul was to be kept in Caesarea, and that he himself would soon go there.

ERV

Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither shortly.

NHEB

However Festus answered that Paul should be kept in custody at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart shortly.

SMT

Then truly answered Festus, Paul to be kept in Cesarea, and himself quickly about to go forth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 25:4

ButG3767 FestusG5347Noun Masculine answeredG611VerbthatPaulG3972Noun MasculineshouldbekeptG5083Verb atG1722Preposition CaesareaG2542Noun Location andG1161ConjunctionthathehimselfG1438 wouldG3195Verb departG1722Preposition shortlyG5034Noun Neuterthither

Commentary for Acts 25:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 25:4

Summary

Festus refuses relocation demand and maintains Caesarea custody

Place

Caesarea

Event

Festus refuses Jerusalem transfer request

Estimated Time Period

c. 59 AD