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And Festus replied, “You will—tomorrow!” <a href="/esv/acts/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” said he, “you will hear him.” <a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear this man myself.” “Tomorrow you will hear him,” Festus declared. <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, "I have been wanting also to hear the man myself." He says, "Tomorrow you will hear him." <a href="/kjv/acts/25.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him. <a href="/nkjv/acts/25.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.” <a href="/nasb/acts/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, &#8220I also would like to hear the man myself.&#8221 &#8220Tomorrow,&#8221 he said, &#8220you shall hear him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.” <a href="/lsb/acts/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.” <a href="/amp/acts/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” Festus replied, “you will hear him.” <a href="/csb/acts/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow you will hear him,” he replied. <a href="/hcsb/acts/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, &#8220I would like to hear the man myself."&#8221 Tomorrow you will hear him,&#8221 he replied. <a href="/asv/acts/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Agrippa said unto Festus, I also could wish to hear the man myself. To-morrow, saith he, thou shalt hear him. <a href="/cev/acts/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, "I would also like to hear what this man has to say." Festus answered, "You can hear him tomorrow." <a href="/erv/acts/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Agrippa said unto Festus, I also could wish to hear the man myself. Tomorrow, saith he, thou shalt hear him. <a href="/gwt/acts/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Agrippa told Festus, "I would like to hear the man." Festus replied, "You'll hear him tomorrow." <a href="/gnt/acts/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> Agrippa said to Festus, "I would like to hear this man myself." "You will hear him tomorrow," Festus answered. <a href="/isv/acts/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> Agrippa told Festus, "I would like to hear the man." "Tomorrow," he said, "you will hear him." <a href="/net/acts/25.htm">NET Bible</a> Agrippa said to Festus, "I would also like to hear the man myself." "Tomorrow," he replied, "you will hear him." <a href="/nheb/acts/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Agrippa said to Festus, "I also would like to hear the man myself." "Tomorrow," he said, "you will hear him." <a href="/wbt/acts/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To-morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "I should like to hear the man myself," said Agrippa. "to-morrow," replied Festus, "you shall." Accordingly, the next day, Agrippa and Bernice came in state<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/acts/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear this man myself.” “Tomorrow you will hear him,” Festus declared. <a href="/web/acts/25.htm">World English Bible</a> Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Agrippa said to Festus, “I was also intending to hear the man myself”; and he said, “Tomorrow you will hear him”; <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, "I have been wanting also to hear the man myself." He says, "Tomorrow you will hear him." <a href="/ylt/acts/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Agrippa said unto Festus, 'I was wishing also myself to hear the man;' and he said, 'To-morrow thou shalt hear him;' <a href="/slt/acts/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Agrippa said to Festus, I wished myself also to hear the man. And he said, Tomorrow thou shalt hear him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Agrippa said to Festus: I would also hear the man, myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him. <a href="/cpdv/acts/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus: “I myself also want to hear the man.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.” <a href="/nabre/acts/25.htm">New American Bible</a> Agrippa said to Festus, “I too should like to hear this man.” He replied, “Tomorrow you will hear him.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you will hear him.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then A-grip’pa said to Festus, I would like to hear this man myself; and Festus replied, Tomorrow, you shall hear him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Agrippa said, “I would like to hear this man.” And Festus said, “You will hear him tomorrow.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Agrippa said to Festus: I could wish to have heard the man myself. He replied: Tomorrow you shall hear him.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Agrippa said to Festus, I myself also would wish to hear the man. He says, To-morrow you shall hear him. <a href="/haweis/acts/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, I wish also myself to hear the man. He said, To-morrow thou shalt hear him.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a> thereupon Agrippa told Festus, he himself should be glad to hear the man, to-morrow, said Festus, you shall hear him. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "I should like to hear the man myself," said Agrippa. "to-morrow," replied Festus, "you shall." Accordingly, the next day, Agrippa and Bernice came in state <a href="/worrell/acts/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Agrippa said to Festus, "I myself also was wishing to hear the man." "To-morrow," said he, "you shall hear him." <a href="/worsley/acts/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Agrippa said to Festus, I should be willing to hear the man myself. And he said, thou shalt hear him to-morrow. <a href="/parallel/acts/25-22.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=8459" 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> …21But 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.” 22<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/67.htm" title="67: Agrippas (N-NMS) -- Agrippa, i.e. Herod Agrippa II. Apparently from agrios and hippos; wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods.">Agrippa</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.">said to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5347.htm" title="5347: Phēston (N-AMS) -- Festus. Of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus, a Roman.">Festus,</a> <a href="/greek/1014.htm" title="1014: Eboulomēn (V-IIM/P-1S) -- To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to will, i.e. be willing.">“I would like</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousai (V-ANA) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">to hear</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.">this</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpou (N-GMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">myself.”</a> <a href="/greek/839.htm" title="839: Aurion (Adv) -- Tomorrow. From a derivative of the same as aer; properly, fresh, i.e. to-morrow.">“Tomorrow</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: Akousē (V-FIM-2S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">you will hear</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- 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/5346.htm" title="5346: phēsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.">Festus declared.</a> 23The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in.…<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/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/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1-3</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, / especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently. <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/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30-31</a> Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7</a> an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">Acts 24:24-25</a> After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. / As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.” <a href="/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30-32</a> Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them. / On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” <a href="/acts/22-15.htm">Acts 22:15</a> You will be His witness to everyone of what you have seen and heard. <a href="/acts/26-19.htm">Acts 26:19-20</a> So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision. / First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance. <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Acts 10:42</a> And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead. <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-10</a> One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” <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/21-11.htm">Acts 21:11</a> Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’” <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.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Agrippa said to Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, you shall hear him.<a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a> But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:<a href="/isaiah/52-15.htm">Isaiah 52:15</a> So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider.<a href="/matthew/10-18.htm">Matthew 10:18</a> And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/20-14.htm">Accordingly</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Agrippa</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Bernice</a> <a href="/acts/23-20.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Festus</a> <a href="/acts/24-4.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/acts/25-5.htm">Him</a> <a href="/acts/25-17.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/acts/24-20.htm">State</a> <a href="/acts/23-20.htm">Tomorrow</a> <a href="/acts/23-20.htm">To-Morrow</a> <a href="/acts/25-20.htm">Wish</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Wishing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/7-3.htm">Accordingly</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Agrippa</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Bernice</a> <a href="/acts/28-22.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Festus</a> <a href="/acts/26-3.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/acts/25-27.htm">Him</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/acts/25-27.htm">State</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-32.htm">Tomorrow</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-32.htm">To-Morrow</a> <a href="/acts/26-29.htm">Wish</a> <a href="/acts/27-29.htm">Wishing</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 25</div>1. <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">The Jews accuse Paul before Festus.</a> 8. <a href="/acts/25-8.htm">He answers for himself,</a> 11. <a href="/acts/25-11.htm">and appeals unto Caesar.</a> 14. <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Afterwards Festus opens his matter to king Agrippa;</a> 23. <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">and he is brought forth.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/25-25.htm">Festus clears him of having done anything worthy of death.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Agrippa said to Festus King Agrippa II, the last of the Herodian dynasty, was known for his knowledge of Jewish customs and laws. His presence in this narrative highlights the political and religious complexities of the time. Festus, the Roman governor, represents the Roman authority in Judea. Their interaction underscores the intersection of Jewish and Roman interests in the region.I would like to hear this man myself. Agrippa's interest in hearing Paul reflects his curiosity and possibly his desire to understand the charges against Paul from a Jewish perspective. This moment sets the stage for Paul to present his defense and testimony, which is a recurring theme in Acts. It also illustrates the providence of God in providing Paul opportunities to witness to influential leaders.“Tomorrow you will hear him,” Festus declared. Festus's response indicates the formal and procedural nature of Roman legal proceedings. The immediacy of the hearing suggests the urgency and importance of resolving Paul's case. This encounter is part of the divine plan for Paul to testify about Jesus Christ before kings, as foretold in <a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a>. It also foreshadows Paul's eventual journey to Rome, fulfilling his mission to spread the Gospel to the Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/agrippa.htm">Agrippa</a> King Herod Agrippa II, the ruler of the territories of Chalcis and later of the tetrarchy of Philip. He was known for his knowledge of Jewish customs and laws. 2. <a href="/topical/f/festus.htm">Festus</a> Porcius Festus, the Roman governor of Judea who succeeded Felix. He was responsible for maintaining order and administering justice in the province. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The Apostle Paul, who was imprisoned and awaiting trial. He had been accused by Jewish leaders of causing unrest and defiling the temple. 4. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> The city where Paul was held in custody. It was the Roman administrative capital of Judea. 5. <a href="/topical/h/hearing.htm">Hearing</a> The event where Paul was to present his defense before King Agrippa and Festus, providing an opportunity to witness about his faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointments.htm">Divine Appointments</a> God orchestrates opportunities for His servants to testify about their faith. Paul's hearing before Agrippa was not just a legal proceeding but a divine appointment to share the Gospel. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witnessing.htm">Courage in Witnessing</a> Like Paul, believers are called to be bold in sharing their faith, even in challenging circumstances. Trust in God's sovereignty can provide the courage needed. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_audience.htm">Understanding the Audience</a> Paul tailored his message to Agrippa's background and knowledge. Similarly, we should be mindful of our audience's context when sharing our faith. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Paul's imprisonment and trials were part of God's plan to spread the Gospel. Believers can trust that God uses even difficult situations for His purposes. <a href="/topical/p/preparedness_to_share.htm">Preparedness to Share</a> As seen in Paul's readiness to speak, Christians should be prepared to share their testimony and the reason for their hope at any moment.<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/what_happened_at_the_transfiguration.htm">Who was Herod Agrippa II?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_gospel_trial_accounts_contradict_law.htm">Why do the Gospel accounts of Jesus' trial contradict Jewish and Roman legal procedures?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_herod_agrippa_ii.htm">Who was Herod Agrippa II?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_king_agrippa_ii_in_acts.htm">Is there any archaeological or historical evidence that supports or challenges the presence and actions of King Agrippa II in Acts 25:13–22? </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>(22) I would also hear the man myself.--Better, I also was myself wishing; the phrase implying that the wish was not now formed for the first time.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - And for then, A.V.; I also could wish to hear for I would also hear, A.V.; saith for said, A.V. I also could wish (ἐβουλόμην); but the A.V. "I would" quite sufficiently expresses the imperfect tense (ich wollte) and the indirect wish intended. Meyer well compares ηὐχόμην (<a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Romans 9:3</a>) and ἤθελον (<a href="/galatians/4-20.htm">Galatians 4:20</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/25-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Agrippa Ἀγρίππας (Agrippas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_67.htm">Strong's 67: </a> Agrippa, i.e. Herod Agrippa II. Apparently from agrios and hippos; wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods. [said] 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. Festus, Φῆστον (Phēston) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5347.htm">Strong's 5347: </a> Festus. Of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus, a Roman. “I would like Ἐβουλόμην (Eboulomēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1014.htm">Strong's 1014: </a> To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to 'will, ' i.e. be willing. to hear ἀκοῦσαι (akousai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. [this] 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. man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. myself.” αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 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. “Tomorrow Αὔριον (Aurion) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_839.htm">Strong's 839: </a> Tomorrow. From a derivative of the same as aer; properly, fresh, i.e. to-morrow. you will hear Ἀκούσῃ (Akousē) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. him,” αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. Festus declared. φησίν (phēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/25-22.htm">Acts 25:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/25-22.htm">Acts 25:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/25-22.htm">Acts 25:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/25-22.htm">Acts 25:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/25-22.htm">Acts 25:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/25-22.htm">Acts 25:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/25-22.htm">Acts 25:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/25-22.htm">Acts 25:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/25-22.htm">Acts 25:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/25-22.htm">Acts 25:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/25-22.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 25:22 Agrippa said to Festus I also would (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/25-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 25:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 25:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/25-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 25:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 25:23" /></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>