4But Festus answered: That Paul was kept in Caesarea, and that he himself would very shortly depart thither.


In Context

1 NOW when Festus was come into the province, after three days, he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.

2 And the chief priests, and principal men of the Jews, went unto him against Paul: and they besought him,

3 Requesting favour against him, that he would command him to be brought to Jerusalem, laying wait to kill him in the way.

4 But Festus answered: That Paul was kept in Caesarea, and that he himself would very shortly depart thither.

5 Let them, therefore, saith he, among you that are able, go down with me, and accuse him, if there be any crime in the man.

6 And having tarried among them no more than eight or ten days, he went down to Caesarea, and the next day he sat in the judgment seat; and commanded Paul to be brought.

Acts 25:4 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:4But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly [thither. ]

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

25:4Festus answered, "Paul is being held at Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

25:4Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither'shortly.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:4Festus therefore answered that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to set out shortly.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

25:4Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither shortly.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:4But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Cesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:4However Festus answered that Paul should be kept in custody at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart shortly.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

25:4Then, indeed, Festus answered that Paul is kept in Caesarea, and himself is about speedily to go on thither,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:4But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.