Acts 23:25

KJV1611 – Modern English

And he wrote a letter in this manner:

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    26 Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.

    27 This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them. Then I came with an army and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman.

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    22 So the chief captain let the young man depart and charged him, Tell no one that you have revealed these things to me.

    23 And he called two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen at the third hour of the night;

    24 And provide animals to set Paul on, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.

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    29 I found him to be accused over questions about their law, but had nothing charged against him deserving death or imprisonment.

    30 And when it was disclosed to me that a plot was about to be executed against the man, I sent him immediately to you, having also commanded his accusers to state their case before you. Farewell.

    31 Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.

    32 On the next day they left the horsemen to go with him and returned to the barracks.

    33 When they came to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul before him.

    34 When the governor had read the letter, he asked from what province he was. And when he understood that he was from Cilicia,

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    22 And when Felix heard these things, having more accurate knowledge of that Way, he postponed them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain comes down, I will decide your case.

    23 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have freedom, and that he should permit none of his friends to minister or come to him.

    24 And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning faith in Christ.

    25 And as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go away for now; when I have a convenient time, I will call for you.

    26 He also hoped that money would be given him by Paul, that he might release him: therefore, he sent for him more often, and conversed with him.

    27 But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix; and Felix, wanting to grant a favor to the Jews, left Paul bound.

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    13 And after some days, King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to greet Festus.

    14 And when they had been there many days, Festus disclosed Paul's case to the king, saying, There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix,

    15 about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a judgment against him.

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    25 But when I found that he had committed nothing deserving of death, and since he himself has appealed to Augustus, I have decided to send him.

    26 I have nothing definite to write to my lord concerning him. Therefore I have brought him before you, and especially before you, O King Agrippa, so that after the examination I may have something to write.

    27 For it seems unreasonable to send a prisoner without signifying the charges against him.

  • Acts 25:1-6
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    1 Now when Festus had come into the province, after three days he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem.

    2 Then the high priest and the leaders of the Jews informed him against Paul and pleaded with him,

    3 requesting a favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem, planning an ambush to kill him on the way.

    4 But Festus answered that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would shortly go there.

    5 Let those of you who are able, come down with me and accuse this man, if there is any fault in him.

    6 And when he had stayed among them more than ten days, he went down to Caesarea, and the next day, sitting on the judgment seat, commanded Paul to be brought.

  • 23 And they wrote letters by them in this way: The apostles, elders, and brethren, to the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia, greetings.

  • 15 Now therefore, you with the council suggest to the chief captain that he bring him down to you tomorrow, as though you would inquire something more accurately about him; and we, before he comes near, are ready to kill him.

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    17 Then Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, Take this young man to the chief captain, for he has something to tell him.

    18 So he took him and brought him to the chief captain and said, Paul the prisoner called me to him and asked me to bring this young man to you, as he has something to tell you.

    19 Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went aside privately and asked him, What is it you have to tell me?

    20 And he said, The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring down Paul tomorrow to the council, as though they would inquire somewhat more accurately about him.

  • Acts 24:2-4
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    2 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and many worthy deeds are done for this nation by your providence,

    3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

    4 However, that I may not be further tedious to you, I beg you to hear us briefly in your kindness.

  • 23 So the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and had entered into the audience hall with the chief captains and prominent men of the city, at Festus' command, Paul was brought in.

  • 21 But when Paul appealed to be kept for the hearing before Augustus, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar.

  • 30 And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and those who sat with them:

  • Acts 24:7-8
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    7 But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great force took him away out of our hands,

    8 Commanding his accusers to come before you: by examining of whom you yourself may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him.

  • 25 it seemed good to us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

  • 3 And the next day we landed at Sidon. And Julius courteously treated Paul, and gave him liberty to go to his friends to refresh himself.

  • 17 Therefore, when they had come here, without any delay, I sat on the judgment seat the next day, and commanded the man to be brought forth.

  • 23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you;

  • 30 On the next day, because he wanted to know for certain why he was accused by the Jews, he released him from his bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.

  • 9 But Festus, willing to do the Jews a favor, answered Paul and said, Will you go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged regarding these things before me?

  • 11 The following night the Lord stood by him and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so must you also bear witness in Rome.