American Standard Version
"And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they besought him, "
— Acts 25:2, American Standard Version
“Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him,”
“Then the high priest and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul, and they begged him,”
“So the chief priests and the most prominent men of the Jews brought formal charges against Paul to him.”
“And the chief priests and principal men of the Jews went unto him against Paul: and they besought him,”
“And the chief priests and the chief men of the Jews made statements against Paul,”
“Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him,”
Festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Cæsarea.
And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they besought him,
asking a favor against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem; laying a plot to kill him on the way.
Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Cæsarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither shortly.
Let them therefore, saith he, that are of power among you go down with me, and if there is anything amiss in the man, let them accuse him.