Acts 25:4 asv — Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Cæsarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither short…

American Standard Version

"Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Cæsarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither shortly. "

— Acts 25:4, American Standard Version

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Acts 25 — Context

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Festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Cæsarea.

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And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they besought him,

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asking a favor against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem; laying a plot to kill him on the way.

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Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Cæsarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither shortly.

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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.

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And when he had tarried among them not more than eight or ten days, he went down unto Cæsarea; and on the morrow he sat on the judgment-seat, and commanded Paul to be brought.

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And when he was come, the Jews that had come down from Jerusalem stood round about him, bringing against him many and grievous charges which they could not prove;

Acts 25:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 25:4 say?
Acts 25:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Cæsarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither shortly. ”
Where is Acts 25:4 in the Bible?
Acts 25:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 25, verse 4.
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 25:4.
What translation should I read Acts 25:4 in?
Acts 25:4 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 25:4?
Acts 25:4 reads (ASV): “Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Cæsarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither shortly. ” 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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