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10 And Paul said, “I am standing here before the judgment-seat of Caesar, where I ought-to be judged. I did the Jews no wrong, as you also are knowing very well. 11 So if I am doing wrong[a] and have committed something worthy of death, I am not refusing to die. But if the things of which these ones are accusing me are nothing, no one is able[b] to freely-give me to them. I appeal-to Caesar[c]”. 12 Then Festus, having talked-with his council, responded, “You have appealed-to Caesar— you will go before Caesar”.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 25:11 That is, against Roman law. Paul is being held for political, not legal purposes.
  2. Acts 25:11 That is, under Roman law.
  3. Acts 25:11 This was the right of every Roman citizen in a capital case. The Caesar in view here is Nero, who was emperor from a.d. 54-68.

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