Acts 25:17

Therefore when they were come hither, without any delay, on the morrow I sate on the iudgement seate, and cōmanded the man to be brought forth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"So after they had assembled here, I did not delay, but on the next day took my seat on the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought before me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

When therefore they were come together here, I made no delay, but on the next day sat on the judgment-seat, and commanded the man to be brought.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So, when they had come together here, straight away, on the day after, I took my place on the judge's seat and sent for the man.
- Basic English Bible

So when they came here with me, I did not delay. The next day I sat on the judgment seat and ordered that the man be brought in.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

When therefore they had come together here, without putting it off, I sat the next day on the judgment-seat and commanded the man to be brought:
- Darby Bible

When therefore they were come hither, without any delay, on the day following, sitting in the judgment seat, I commanded the man to be brought.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

When therefore they were come together here, I made no delay, but on the next day sat down on the judgment-seat, and commanded the man to be brought.
- English Revised Version

When therefore they had come together here, I didn't delay, but on the next day sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Acts 25:17

25:15 Desiring judgment against him - As upon a previous conviction, which they falsely pretended.

25:16 It is not the custom of the Romans - How excellent a rule, to condemn no one unheard! A rule, which as it is common to all nations, (courts of inquisition only excepted,) so it ought to direct our proceedings in all affairs, not only in public, but private life.

25:18 Such things as I supposed - From their passion and vehemence.

25:19 But had certain questions - How coldly does he mention the things of the last importance! And about one Jesus - Thus does Festus speak of Him, to whom every knee shall bow! Whom Paul affirmed to be alive - And was this a doubtful question? But why, O Festus, didst thou doubt concerning it? Only because thou didst not search into the evidence of it. Otherwise that evidence might have opened to thee, till it had grown up into full conviction; and thy illustrious prisoner have led thee into the glorious liberty of the children of God.