Acts 25:14

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.”

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BSBPD

“Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And as they tarried there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and as they were continuing there more days, Festus submitted to the king the things concerning Paul, saying, `There is a certain man, left by Felix, a prisoner,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Acts 25:14 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Acts 24:27After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

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