But Festus answered that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself was going there shortly.
Parallel translations
- WEB However Festus answered that Paul should be kept in custody at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart shortly.
- KJV But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.
- BSB But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.
- NASB Festus then answered that Paul was being kept in custody in Caesarea, and that he himself was about to leave shortly.
- NLT But Festus replied that Paul was at Caesarea and he himself would be returning there soon.
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Quick answer
Festus declines, saying Paul will remain at Caesarea and that he himself is soon returning there. His answer unknowingly frustrates the plot against Paul.
Overview
Whether from procedure or instinct, Festus insists the case be heard in Caesarea rather than Jerusalem. His refusal, made for administrative reasons, providentially foils the planned ambush. Once more God uses an unbelieving official's ordinary decisions to shield his servant and keep his redemptive purposes on course.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 1
- Acts 24:23He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody, and should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him or to visit him.
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