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11 If I have done something wrong and the law says I must die, I do not ask to be saved from death. But if these charges are not true, then no one can give me to them. No! I want Caesar to hear my case!”

12 Festus talked about this with the people who advised him. Then he said, “You have asked to see Caesar; so you will go to Caesar!”

Paul Before King Agrippa

13 A few days later King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to visit Festus.

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11 If, however, I am guilty of doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the charges brought against me by these Jews are not true, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!”(A)

12 After Festus had conferred with his council, he declared: “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!”

Festus Consults King Agrippa

13 A few days later King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea(B) to pay their respects to Festus.

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