Acts 25:14

14 and, during their rather long stay, Festus laid Paul's case before the king. "There is a man here," he said, "whom Felix left a prisoner,

Acts 25:14 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 25:14

And when they had been there many days
Indulging themselves in pleasure, and spending their time in conversing on various subjects; and in order to carry on the conversation, and pass away time,

Festus declared Paul's case unto the king;
in the following manner:

saying, there is a certain man left in bonds by Felix;
the former governor in Caesarea, meaning Paul.

Acts 25:14 In-Context

12 Then, after conferring with the Council, Festus replied, "To Caesar you have appealed: to Caesar you shall go."

13 A short time after this, Agrippa the king and Bernice came to Caesarea to pay a complimentary visit to Festus;

14 and, during their rather long stay, Festus laid Paul's case before the king. "There is a man here," he said, "whom Felix left a prisoner,

15 about whom, when I went to Jerusalem, the High Priests and the Elders of the Jews made representations to me, begging that sentence might be pronounced against him.

16 My reply was that it is not the custom among the Romans to give up any one for punishment before the accused has had his accusers face to face, and has had an opportunity of defending himself against the charge which has been brought against him.