20
Not knowing how to find out about these questions, I asked Paul, 'Do you want to go to Jerusalem and be judged there?'
21
But he asked to be kept in Caesarea. He wants a decision from the emperor. So I ordered that he be held until I could send him to Caesar."
22
Agrippa said to Festus, "I would also like to hear this man myself." Festus said, "Tomorrow you will hear him."
23
The next day Agrippa and Bernice appeared with great show, acting like very important people. They went into the judgment room with the army leaders and the important men of Caesarea. Then Festus ordered the soldiers to bring Paul in.
24
Festus said, "King Agrippa and all who are gathered here with us, you see this man. All the Jewish people, here and in Jerusalem, have complained to me about him, shouting that he should not live any longer.
25
When I judged him, I found no reason to order his death. But since he asked to be judged by Caesar, I decided to send him.
26
But I have nothing definite to write the emperor about him. So I have brought him before all of you -- especially you, King Agrippa. I hope you can question him and give me something to write.
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I think it is foolish to send a prisoner to Caesar without telling what charges are against him."