Acts 25:20 web — Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be…

World English Bible

"Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters."

— Acts 25:20, World English Bible

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Acts 25 — Context

17

When therefore they had come together here, I didn't delay, but on the next day sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought.

18

Concerning whom, when the accusers stood up, they brought no charge of such things as I supposed;

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but had certain questions against him about their own religion, and about one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

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Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.

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But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar."

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Agrippa said to Festus, "I also would like to hear the man myself." "Tomorrow," he said, "you shall hear him."

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So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

Acts 25:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 25:20 say?
Acts 25:20 in the World English Bible reads: “Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.”
Where is Acts 25:20 in the Bible?
Acts 25:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 25, verse 20.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 25:20.
What translation should I read Acts 25:20 in?
Acts 25:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 25:20?
Acts 25:20 reads (WEB): “Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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