Acts 25:4

But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Cesarea, and that hee himselfe would depart shortly thither.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Festus then answered that Paul was being kept in custody at Caesarea and that he himself was about to leave shortly.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart `thither' shortly.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But Festus, in answer, said that Paul was being kept in prison at Caesarea, and that in a short time he himself was going there.
- Basic English Bible

But Festus replied, "Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Festus therefore answered that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to set out shortly.
- Darby Bible

But Festus answered: That Paul was kept in Caesarea, and that he himself would very shortly depart thither.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart thither shortly.
- English Revised Version

However Festus answered that Paul should be kept in custody at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart shortly.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Acts 25:4

25:4 But Festus answered - So Festus's care to preserve the imperial privileges was the means of preserving Paul's life. By what invisible springs does God govern the world! With what silence, and yet with what wisdom and energy!