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


In Context

1 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.

2 Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him,

3 And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.

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

5 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.

6 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.

Acts 25:4 in Other Translations

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

25:4But Festus answered: That Paul was kept in Caesarea, and that he himself would very shortly depart thither.

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.