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


In Context

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

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

3 And desired favor 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 Cesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.

5 Let them therefore, said he, who among you are able, go down with me, and accuse this man, if there is any wickedness in him.

6 And when he had tarried among them more than ten days, he went down to Cesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment-seat, 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 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 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.