During their stay of several days, Festus discussed Paul’s case with the king. “There is a prisoner here,” he told him, “whose case was left for me by Felix.
Parallel translations
- WEB 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;
- KJV 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:
- BSB Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.
- NKJV When they had been there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying: “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix,
- NASB And while they were spending many days there, Festus presented Paul’s case to the king, saying, “There is a man who was left as a prisoner by Felix;
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Quick answer
During their stay, Festus lays Paul's case before Agrippa, describing him as a prisoner left by Felix. He seeks the king's help in understanding the matter.
Overview
Puzzled by a case that involves Jewish religious questions, Festus turns to Agrippa, who knew Jewish customs well. His summary reveals his own uncertainty about charges that are religious rather than criminal. The conversation prepares for Paul to address the king directly and to proclaim the gospel before the most influential figures in the land.
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- Acts 24:27But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.
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