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So I ordered that he be held in custody until I could arrange to send him to Caesar.” <a href="/esv/acts/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> But when Paul had appealed to be kept in custody for the decision of the emperor, I ordered him to be held until I could send him to Caesar.” <a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But when Paul appealed to be held over for the decision of the Emperor, I ordered that he be held until I could send him to Caesar.” <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But of Paul having appealed for himself to be kept for the decision of the Emperor, I commanded him to be kept until that I might send him to Caesar." <a href="/kjv/acts/25.htm">King James Bible</a> But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Caesar. <a href="/nkjv/acts/25.htm">New King James Version</a> But when Paul appealed to be reserved for the decision of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I could send him to Caesar.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But when Paul appealed to be held in custody for the Emperor’s decision, I ordered that he be kept in custody until I send him to Caesar.” <a href="/nasb/acts/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But when Paul appealed to be held in custody for the Emperor&#8217s decision, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I send him to Caesar.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But when Paul appealed to be held in custody for the Emperor’s decision, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I send him to Caesar.” <a href="/lsb/acts/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when Paul appealed to be held in custody for the Emperor’s decision, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I send him to Caesar.” <a href="/amp/acts/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But when Paul appealed to be held in custody for a decision by the Emperor [Nero], I ordered him to be kept in custody until I could send him to Caesar.” <a href="/csb/acts/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But when Paul appealed to be held for trial by the Emperor, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I could send him to Caesar.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But when Paul appealed to be held for trial by the Emperor, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I could send him to Caesar.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept till I should send him to C锟絪ar. <a href="/cev/acts/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Paul asked to be kept in jail until the Emperor could decide his case. So I ordered him to be kept here until I could send him to the Emperor. <a href="/erv/acts/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept till I should send him to Caesar. <a href="/gwt/acts/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But Paul appealed his case. He asked to be held in prison and to have His Majesty the Emperor decide his case. So I ordered him to be held in prison until I could send him to the emperor." <a href="/gnt/acts/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> But Paul appealed; he asked to be kept under guard and to let the Emperor decide his case. So I gave orders for him to be kept under guard until I could send him to the Emperor." <a href="/isv/acts/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> But Paul appealed his case and asked to be held in prison until the decision of his Majesty. So I ordered him to be held in custody until I could send him to the emperor." <a href="/msb/acts/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But when Paul appealed to be held over for the decision of the Emperor, I ordered that he be held until I could send him to Caesar.? <a href="/net/acts/25.htm">NET Bible</a> But when Paul appealed to be kept in custody for the decision of His Majesty the Emperor, I ordered him to be kept under guard until I could send him to Caesar." <a href="/nheb/acts/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar." <a href="/wbt/acts/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But when Paul had appealed to be reserved to the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Cesar. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when Paul appealed to have his case kept for the Emperor's decision, I ordered him to be kept in prison until I could send him up to Caesar." <a href="/web/acts/25.htm">World English Bible</a> But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I could send him to Caesar.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but Paul having appealed to be kept to the hearing of Sebastus, I commanded him to be kept until I might send him to Caesar.” <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But of Paul having appealed for himself to be kept for the decision of the Emperor, I commanded him to be kept until that I might send him to Caesar." <a href="/ylt/acts/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but Paul having appealed to be kept to the hearing of Sebastus, I did command him to be kept till I might send him unto Caesar.' <a href="/slt/acts/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Paul having appealed for him to be kept for the determination of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I send him to Caesar.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Paul appealing to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept, till I might send him to Caesar. <a href="/cpdv/acts/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But since Paul was appealing to be kept for a decision before Augustus, I ordered him to be kept, until I might send him to Caesar.” <a href="/nabre/acts/25.htm">New American Bible</a> And when Paul appealed that he be held in custody for the Emperor’s decision, I ordered him held until I could send him to Caesar.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But when Paul had appealed to be kept in custody for the decision of his Imperial Majesty, I ordered him to be held until I could send him to the emperor.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But he appealed to be kept as a prisoner for a trial before Cæ’sar. I accordingly commanded him to be kept in custody till I might send him to Cæ’sar. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “But he requested to be kept for the judgment of Caesar, and I ordered that he be kept until I send him to Caesar.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But when Paul made his appeal, that he should be kept for the judgment of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept, till I could send him to Caesar<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Paul having demanded that he should be kept for the diagnosis of Augustus, I demanded that he should be kept until I shall send him to Caesar. <a href="/haweis/acts/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But Paul appealing that he should be reserved for the cognizance of Augustus, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I should send him to C锟絪ar.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Paul having made his appeal, insisting to have his cause refer'd to the cognizance of the emperor, I order'd him into custody, till I could send him to Cesar. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when Paul appealed to have his case kept for the Emperor's decision, I ordered him to be kept in prison until I could send him up to Caesar." <a href="/worrell/acts/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, as Paul appealed to be held for the decision of Augustus, I ordered, that he be held, until I should send him up to Caesar." <a href="/worsley/acts/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But when Paul appealed, to be reserved to the hearing of our sovereign, I ordered him to be kept till I could send him to Cesar. <a href="/parallel/acts/25-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=8449" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm">Festus Consults King Agrippa</a> …20Since I was at a loss as to how to investigate these matters, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there on these charges. 21<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But when</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulou (N-GMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/1941.htm" title="1941: epikalesamenou (V-APM-GMS) -- (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. ">appealed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5083.htm" title="5083: tērēthēnai (V-ANP) -- From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold.">to be held over</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1233.htm" title="1233: diagnōsin (N-AFS) -- Judicial examination, decision; an act of discernment. From diaginosko; examination.">decision</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/4575.htm" title="4575: Sebastou (Adj-GMS) -- From sebazomai; venerable, i.e. a title of the Roman Emperor, or imperial.">Emperor,</a> <a href="/greek/2753.htm" title="2753: ekeleusa (V-AIA-1S) -- To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; hail; to incite by word, i.e. Order.">I ordered that</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">he</a> <a href="/greek/5083.htm" title="5083: tēreisthai (V-PNM/P) -- From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold.">be held</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Prep) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.">until</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/375.htm" title="375: anapempsō (V-ASA-1S) -- To send up (to a higher tribunal), send back. From ana and pempo; to send up or back.">I could send</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2541.htm" title="2541: Kaisara (N-AMS) -- Of Latin origin; Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor.">Caesar.”</a> 22Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear this man myself.” “Tomorrow you will hear him,” Festus declared.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/26-32.htm">Acts 26:32</a> And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” <a href="/acts/28-19.htm">Acts 28:19</a> But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation. <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a> The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” <a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a> “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. <a href="/acts/22-21.htm">Acts 22:21</a> Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’” <a href="/acts/27-24.htm">Acts 27:24</a> and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a> After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” <a href="/acts/23-24.htm">Acts 23:24</a> Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.” <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27</a> After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. <a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1-2</a> Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: / “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews, <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Acts 24:10</a> When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense. <a href="/acts/26-32.htm">Acts 26:32</a> And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Acts 23:35</a> he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium. <a href="/acts/28-17.htm">Acts 28:17</a> After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. <a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Acts 25:10-12</a> Paul replied, “I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where I ought to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well. / If, however, I am guilty of anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is no truth to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!” / Then Festus conferred with his council and replied, “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But when Paul had appealed to be reserved to the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Caesar.had.<a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Acts 25:10</a> Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.<a href="/acts/26-32.htm">Acts 26:32</a> Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Caesar.<a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">2 Timothy 4:16</a> At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.hearing.<a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Acts 27:1</a> And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.<a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Luke 2:1</a> And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.I commanded.<a href="/acts/25-12.htm">Acts 25:12</a> Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? 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This appeal was made during his trial before Festus, the Roman governor. The context here is that Paul, facing accusations from Jewish leaders, exercised his right to have his case heard by the highest authority in the Roman Empire. This reflects the Roman legal system's structure, where citizens could appeal to the Emperor if they believed they were not receiving a fair trial. The Emperor at this time was Nero, known for his later persecution of Christians. Paul's appeal demonstrates his strategic use of his Roman citizenship to further the gospel and protect his mission.I ordered that he be held until I could send him to Caesar Festus, as the Roman governor, had the authority to detain Paul until arrangements could be made for his transfer to Rome. This phrase indicates the legal process and the administrative duties of a Roman governor. The journey to Rome was significant, as it fulfilled God's promise to Paul that he would testify in Rome (<a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a>). This also aligns with the broader narrative of Acts, where the gospel spreads from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, with Rome symbolizing the heart of the known world. The mention of Caesar connects to the broader theme of the early church's interaction with Roman authority and the spread of Christianity within the Roman Empire.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is central to this passage. He is under trial and has appealed to Caesar, which is his right as a Roman citizen. 2. <a href="/topical/c/caesar.htm">Caesar</a> The Roman Emperor at the time, to whom Paul has appealed. This appeal is significant as it shifts the jurisdiction from local authorities to the highest authority in the Roman Empire. 3. <a href="/topical/f/festus.htm">Festus</a> The Roman governor who succeeded Felix. He is responsible for handling Paul's case and is the one who decides to send Paul to Caesar. 4. <a href="/topical/r/roman_legal_system.htm">Roman Legal System</a> The context in which Paul makes his appeal. The Roman legal system allowed citizens to appeal to Caesar, which was a significant right and privilege. 5. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> The place where Paul is being held and where Festus is governing. It is a significant location for Roman administration in Judea.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">Divine Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a> God's plan is at work even through human legal systems. Paul's appeal to Caesar is part of God's larger plan to spread the gospel to the heart of the Roman Empire. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_wisdom_in_trials.htm">Courage and Wisdom in Trials</a> Paul demonstrates both courage and wisdom by using his rights as a Roman citizen. Believers can learn to wisely navigate their own legal and societal systems while maintaining their faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering_in_the_christian_life.htm">The Role of Suffering in the Christian Life</a> Paul's willingness to endure imprisonment and trials for the sake of the gospel challenges believers to consider how they view suffering and its purpose in their lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legal_rights.htm">The Importance of Legal Rights</a> Understanding and utilizing one's legal rights can be a tool for advancing the gospel and protecting one's mission. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_witnessing.htm">Faithfulness in Witnessing</a> Despite his circumstances, Paul remains focused on his mission to witness for Christ. Believers are encouraged to remain faithful in their witness, regardless of their situation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 25</a> <a href="/q/is_acts_25_23-27_a_fictional_enhancement.htm">Could the dialog between Paul, Festus, and Agrippa in Acts 25:23-27 be a later literary construction designed to enhance Paul's standing, rather than a factual historical record?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_festus_trust_jewish_leaders'_claims.htm">Why does Festus, mentioned in Acts 25:9-11, appear to rely so heavily on the Jewish leaders' accusations instead of conducting a thorough investigation himself?</a> <a href="/q/is_paul's_swift_case_transfer_in_acts_25_1-12_credible.htm">How historically credible is the swift transfer of Paul's case from one Roman governor to another in Acts 25:1-12, given the bureaucracy of Roman legal proceedings?</a> <a href="/q/was_paul,_a_jew,_fluent_in_greek.htm">Acts 21:37-40 - How plausible is it that Paul, a 'Jew of Tarsus,' was fluent in Greek and immediately recognized as such by a Roman commander?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) Unto the hearing of Augustus.--The title is the Greek equivalent, as seen in the name Sebaste (= Augusta) given to Samaria, for the epithet which, like our "his majesty," had become a kind of official title of the Roman emperor. It had first been given by the Senate to Octavianus (Sueton. Aug. c. 7), and was adopted by his successors. As connected with "augur, it had originally, like Sebastos, a religious connotation. The month of August, dedicated to the first emperor as July had been dedicated to Julius, and the names of Augsburg and Sebastopol, arc interesting as perpetuating its memory. The word for "hearing" (the same as our medical term diagnosis) corresponds rather to our thorough investigation.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - To be kept for the decision of the emperor for to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, A.V.; should for might, A.V. The decision; διαγνῶσις, here only in the New Testament; but it is used in this sense in Wisd. 3:18 ("the day of trial," or "hearing," A.V.), and by Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 15. 3:8). For the verb διαγινώσκω, see <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Acts 23:15</a>; <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Acts 24:22</a>, notes. The emperor (τοῦ Σεβαστοῦ); rather, as the A.V., Augustus. Augustus was the title conferred by the senate upon Octavius Caesar, B.C. 27, whom we commonly designate Augustus Caesar. It became afterwards the distinctive title of the reigning emperor, and, after the end of the second century, sometimes of two or even three co-emperors, and was now berne by Nero. Its Greek equivalent was Σεβαστός. Augustus may be derived, as Ovid says, from augeo, as faustus from farce, and be kindred with augur, and mean one blest and aggrandized of God, and so, full of majesty. It is spoken of all holy things, temples and the like, "Et queocunque sua Jupiter auget ope" (Ovid, 'Fast.,' 1:609); and, as Ovid says in the same passage, is a title proper to the gods. For, comparing it with the names of the greatest Roman families, Maximus, Magnus, Torquatus, Corvus, etc., their names, he says, bespeak human honors, but of Augustus, he says, "Hie socium summo cum Jove nomen habet." And so the Greek Σεβαστός bespeaks a veneration closely akin to adoration. Caesar, originally the name of a family of the Juliagens, became the name of Octavius Caesar Augustus, as the adopted son of Julius Caesar; then of Tiberius, as the adopted son of Augustus; and then of the successors of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero, who had by descent or adoption some relationship to C. Julius Caesar the great dictator. After Nero, succeeding emperors usually prefixed the name of Caesar to their other names, and placed that of Augustus after them. AElius Verus, adopted by Hadrian, was the first person who bore the name of Caesar without being emperor. From this time it became usual for the heir to the throne to bear the name; and later, for many of the emperor's kindred to be so called. It was, in fact, a title of honor conferred by the emperor. <a href="/commentaries/acts/25-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But [when] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Paul Παύλου (Paulou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. appealed ἐπικαλεσαμένου (epikalesamenou) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1941.htm">Strong's 1941: </a> (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. to be held over τηρηθῆναι (tērēthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_5083.htm">Strong's 5083: </a> From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. decision διάγνωσιν (diagnōsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1233.htm">Strong's 1233: </a> Judicial examination, decision; an act of discernment. From diaginosko; examination. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Emperor, Σεβαστοῦ (Sebastou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4575.htm">Strong's 4575: </a> From sebazomai; venerable, i.e. a title of the Roman Emperor, or imperial. I ordered ἐκέλευσα (ekeleusa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2753.htm">Strong's 2753: </a> To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; 'hail'; to incite by word, i.e. Order. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. held τηρεῖσθαι (tēreisthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_5083.htm">Strong's 5083: </a> From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. until ἕως (heōs) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2193.htm">Strong's 2193: </a> A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. I could send ἀναπέμψω (anapempsō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_375.htm">Strong's 375: </a> To send up (to a higher tribunal), send back. From ana and pempo; to send up or back. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Caesar.” Καίσαρα (Kaisara) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2541.htm">Strong's 2541: </a> Of Latin origin; Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/25-21.htm">Acts 25:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/25-21.htm">Acts 25:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/25-21.htm">Acts 25:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/25-21.htm">Acts 25:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/25-21.htm">Acts 25:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/25-21.htm">Acts 25:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/25-21.htm">Acts 25:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/25-21.htm">Acts 25:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/25-21.htm">Acts 25:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/25-21.htm">Acts 25:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/25-21.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 25:21 But when Paul had appealed to be (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/25-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 25:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 25:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/25-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 25:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 25:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>