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Acts 25:11-13
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Acts 25:11-13
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
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”.
King Agrippa Arrives In Caesarea And Asks To Hear From Paul
13 Now some days having passed, Agrippa[d] the king and Bernice[e] arrived in Caesarea, having greeted[f] Festus.
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- Acts 25:11 That is, against Roman law. Paul is being held for political, not legal purposes.
- Acts 25:11 That is, under Roman law.
- 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.
- Acts 25:13 That is, Agrippa II, son of Herod Agrippa I (12:1). His Roman name was Marcus Julius Agrippa. His capital was Caesarea Philippi, which he renamed Neronias. He ruled much of the territory in the region, but not Judea (although he did appoint the high priests), until about a.d. 100.
- Acts 25:13 She was the sister of Agrippa II and Drusilla (24:24).
- Acts 25:13 Or, greeting. Agrippa probably came from Neronias to Caesarea to welcome Festus to his new post.
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