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so I asked if he would be willing to go to Jerusalem and stand trial there on these charges. <a href="/nlt/acts/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> I was at a loss to know how to investigate these things, so I asked him whether he would be willing to stand trial on these charges in Jerusalem. <a href="/esv/acts/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> Being at a loss how to investigate these questions, I asked whether he wanted to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding them. <a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Since 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. <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I, being perplexed concerning this inquiry, was asking if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there to be judged concerning these things. <a href="/kjv/acts/25.htm">King James Bible</a> And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters. <a href="/nkjv/acts/25.htm">New King James Version</a> And because I was uncertain of such questions, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters. <a href="/nasb_/acts/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And being at a loss how to investigate such matters, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and stand trial there on these matters. <a href="/nasb/acts/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Being at a loss how to investigate such matters, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there stand trial on these matters. <a href="/nasb77/acts/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And being at a loss how to investigate such matters, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there stand trial on these matters. <a href="/lsb/acts/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And being perplexed about how to investigate such matters, I was asking whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there to be tried on these matters. <a href="/amp/acts/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And I, being at a loss as to how to investigate these things, asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding these matters. <a href="/csb/acts/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Since I was at a loss in a dispute over such things, I asked him if he wanted to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding these matters. <a href="/hcsb/acts/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Since I was at a loss in a dispute over such things, I asked him if he wished to go to Jerusalem and be tried there concerning these matters. <a href="/asv/acts/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I, being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, asked whether he would go to Jerusalem and there be judged of these matters. <a href="/cev/acts/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Since I did not know how to find out the truth about all this, I asked Paul if he would be willing to go to Jerusalem and be put on trial there. <a href="/erv/acts/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I, being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, asked whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters. <a href="/gwt/acts/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Their debate about these things left me puzzled. So I asked Paul if he would like to go to Jerusalem to have his case heard there. <a href="/gnt/acts/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> I was undecided about how I could get information on these matters, so I asked Paul if he would be willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there on these charges. <a href="/isv/acts/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> I was puzzled how I should investigate such matters, so I asked if he would like to go to Jerusalem and be tried there for these things. <a href="/msb/acts/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Since I was at a loss as to how to investigate this matter, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there on these charges. <a href="/net/acts/25.htm">NET Bible</a> Because I was at a loss how I could investigate these matters, I asked if he were willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there on these charges. <a href="/nheb/acts/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters. <a href="/wbt/acts/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged concerning these matters. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I was at a loss how to investigate such questions, and asked Paul whether he would care to go to Jerusalem and there stand his trial on these matters. <a href="/web/acts/25.htm">World English Bible</a> Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I, doubting in regard to the question concerning this, asked if he was willing to go on to Jerusalem, and to be judged there concerning these things— <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I, being perplexed concerning this inquiry, was asking if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there to be judged concerning these things. <a href="/ylt/acts/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I, doubting in regard to the question concerning this, said, If he would wish to go on to Jerusalem, and there to be judged concerning these things -- <a href="/slt/acts/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I doubting at the question concerting this, said, If he be willing to go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I therefore being in a doubt of this manner of question, asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things. <a href="/cpdv/acts/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, being in doubt about this kind of question, I asked him if he was willing go to Jerusalem and to be judged there about these things. <a href="/nabre/acts/25.htm">New American Bible</a> Since I was at a loss how to investigate this controversy, I asked if he were willing to go to Jerusalem and there stand trial on these charges. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Since I was at a loss how to investigate these questions, I asked whether he wished to go to Jerusalem and be tried there on these charges.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And because I was not well acquainted with their controversy, I said to Paul. Would you be willing to go to Jerusalem, and there be tried of these matters? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because I was not certain about such inquiries, I said to Paulus, “Do you wish to go to Jerusalem, and be judged on these things there?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But, being in doubt about the question concerning this man, I asked him if he would go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged with respect to these matters. <a href="/godbey/acts/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And I, being at a loss as to the question concerning these things, asked him if he is willing to go to Jerusalem, and there to be judged concerning these things. <a href="/haweis/acts/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But being in doubt respecting a question of this sort, I demanded if he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things. <a href="/mace/acts/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a> being at a loss how to determine such an affair, I ask'd him if he would go to Jerusalem, and take his tryal there. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I was at a loss how to investigate such questions, and asked Paul whether he would care to go to Jerusalem and there stand his trial on these matters. <a href="/worrell/acts/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, being perplexed in regard to the inquiry concerning these things, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem, and there be judged concerning these things. <a href="/worsley/acts/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But I being in doubt as to the dispute concerning these matters, asked him, if he would go to Jerusalem, and there be tried concerning these things. <a href="/parallel/acts/25-20.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=8438" 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> …19They only had some contentions with him regarding their own religion and a certain Jesus who had died, but whom Paul affirmed to be alive. 20<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Since</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/639.htm" title="639: Aporoumenos (V-PPM-NMS) -- From a compound of a and the base of poreuomai; to have no way out, i.e. Be at a loss.">was at a loss</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">as to</a> <a href="/greek/2214.htm" title="2214: zētēsin (N-AFS) -- A question, debate, controversy; a seeking, search. From zeteo; a searching, i.e. A dispute or its theme.">how to investigate</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutōn (DPro-GNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these matters,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-1S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">I asked</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/1014.htm" title="1014: bouloito (V-POM/P-3S) -- To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to will, i.e. be willing.">he was willing</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuesthai (V-PNM/P) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">to go</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.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2414.htm" title="2414: Hierosolyma (N-ANP) -- The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/greek/2546.htm" title="2546: kakei (Conj) -- And there, and yonder, there also. From kai and ekei; likewise in that place.">and</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinesthai (V-PNM/P) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">be tried there</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutōn (DPro-GNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these charges.</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.”…<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/23-9.htm">Acts 23:9</a> A great clamor arose, and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply, “We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?” <a href="/acts/24-19.htm">Acts 24:19-20</a> who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me. / Otherwise, let these men state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin, <a href="/acts/26-31.htm">Acts 26:31</a> On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” <a href="/acts/28-18.htm">Acts 28:18</a> They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me. <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30</a> The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them. <a href="/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29</a> I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment. <a href="/acts/24-6.htm">Acts 24:6-8</a> and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. / but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, / By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.” <a href="/acts/18-15.htm">Acts 18:15</a> But since it is a dispute about words and names and your own law, settle it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things.” <a href="/acts/19-38.htm">Acts 19:38-39</a> So if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and proconsuls are available. Let them bring charges against one another there. / But if you are seeking anything beyond this, it must be settled in a legal assembly. <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/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/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6-7</a> And now I stand on trial because of my hope in the promise that God made to our fathers, / the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews. <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/25-9.htm">Acts 25:9</a> But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.doubted of such manner of questions.<a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Acts 25:9</a> But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/20-32.htm">Care</a> <a href="/acts/25-18.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/acts/25-12.htm">Discussion</a> <a href="/acts/19-36.htm">Doubted</a> <a href="/acts/11-12.htm">Doubting</a> <a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/acts/23-20.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">Inquiry</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-40.htm">Investigate</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/acts/25-17.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/acts/25-16.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/acts/25-19.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/acts/25-19.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">Perplexed</a> <a href="/acts/24-21.htm">Question</a> <a href="/acts/25-19.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/acts/25-8.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/luke/23-14.htm">Regarding</a> <a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Suggestion</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Trial</a> <a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/acts/19-2.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/acts/18-15.htm">Wish</a> <a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Wished</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Care</a> <a href="/acts/25-27.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Discussion</a> <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Doubted</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-8.htm">Doubting</a> <a href="/acts/27-38.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-35.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-25.htm">Inquiry</a> <a href="/exodus/9-7.htm">Investigate</a> <a href="/acts/25-24.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/25-21.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/acts/26-4.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/acts/25-21.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">Perplexed</a> <a href="/romans/11-28.htm">Question</a> <a href="/acts/26-3.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Regarding</a> <a href="/acts/26-6.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Suggestion</a> <a href="/acts/26-6.htm">Trial</a> <a href="/acts/26-11.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/acts/26-23.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/acts/26-5.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/acts/25-22.htm">Wish</a> <a href="/acts/26-29.htm">Wished</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'; 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The Roman legal system was known for its structured procedures, but Festus found himself in unfamiliar territory with the religious and theological disputes presented by the Jewish leaders. This highlights the complexity of the early Christian movement and its divergence from traditional Jewish beliefs. The phrase also underscores the tension between Roman law and Jewish customs, as Festus struggled to understand the intricacies of the accusations, which were deeply rooted in Jewish law and prophecy.I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem Festus's proposal to Paul to be tried in Jerusalem indicates his attempt to placate the Jewish leaders while adhering to Roman legal practices. Jerusalem was the center of Jewish religious life, and a trial there would have been more favorable to the Jewish authorities. This suggestion also reflects Festus's political maneuvering, as he sought to maintain peace and order in his province by appeasing influential local leaders. The mention of Jerusalem is significant, as it is the city where Jesus was crucified and where the early church began, making it a focal point of both Jewish and Christian history.and be tried there on these charges The charges against Paul were primarily religious, involving accusations of blasphemy and defiling the temple, as seen in <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Acts 21:28</a>. These were serious offenses under Jewish law, but they did not hold the same weight in Roman courts. Festus's suggestion to move the trial to Jerusalem was an attempt to shift the jurisdiction to a place where the religious context would be better understood. This phrase also highlights the ongoing conflict between the early Christians and Jewish authorities, as well as the challenges faced by Roman officials in adjudicating such disputes. The trial's potential relocation to Jerusalem foreshadows Paul's appeal to Caesar, as he sought to ensure a fair trial under Roman law.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is on trial, accused by Jewish leaders of offenses against the Jewish law, the temple, and Caesar. 2. <a href="/topical/f/festus.htm">Festus</a> The Roman governor who succeeded Felix and is presiding over Paul's trial. He is uncertain about how to handle the charges against Paul. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the Jewish leaders want Paul to be tried, hoping to ambush and kill him on the way. 4. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> The location where Paul is being held and where Festus is conducting the trial. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_leaders.htm">Jewish Leaders</a> The accusers of Paul, seeking to have him tried in Jerusalem with the intent of plotting against him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a> Festus's uncertainty ("at a loss") highlights the need for wisdom and discernment in leadership, especially when dealing with complex issues. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Despite human plots and plans, God's purpose prevails. Paul's journey to Rome is part of God's plan for him to testify there. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a> Paul remains steadfast and courageous, trusting in God's protection and purpose, even when facing potential danger. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legal_rights.htm">The Importance of Legal Rights</a> Paul uses his rights as a Roman citizen to appeal to Caesar, teaching us the importance of understanding and utilizing our rights within legal systems. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_witness.htm">Faithfulness in Witness</a> Paul's unwavering commitment to his mission, despite trials, serves as an example of faithfulness in witnessing for Christ.<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/why_are_charges_against_paul_in_acts_25_7_vague.htm">Why do the charges against Paul in Acts 25:7 remain vague, and how does this ambiguity align or conflict with other New Testament accounts of similar trials?</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/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 href="/q/what_does_day_14_teach_in_journey.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</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>(20) Because I doubted of such manner of questions.--Better, I, being perplexed as to the inquiry about these things. The word implies more than mere doubt, and his perplexity is his justification for bringing the matter before a prince who, being a Jew, might be a better judge of the point at issue.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - I, being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, asked for because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him,, A.V. and T.R. I, being perplexed, etc. The ζήτησις spoken of by Festus does not mean his own judicial inquiry, though it is so used once in Polybius (6. 16:2), but the disputes or discussions on such subjects as the Resurrection, etc. (<a href="/john/3-25.htm">John 3:25</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">1 Timothy 1:4</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/6-4.htm">1 Timothy 6:4</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/2-23.htm">2 Timothy 2:23</a>; <a href="/titus/3-9.htm">Titus 3:9</a>), in which Festus felt himself at a loss. The A.V., therefore, expresses the sense more nearly than the R.V. The T.R. too, which inserts εἰς before τὴν περὶ τούτων ζήτησιν, is preferable to the R.T., because ἀποροῦμαι does not govern an accusative case, but is almost always followed by a preposition. Those who follow the reading of the T.R., περὶ τούτου, either understand πράγματος or refer τούτου to Paul or to Jesus. <a href="/commentaries/acts/25-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Since] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. was at a loss Ἀπορούμενος (Aporoumenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> From a compound of a and the base of poreuomai; to have no way out, i.e. Be at a loss. as to περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. how to investigate ζήτησιν (zētēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2214.htm">Strong's 2214: </a> A question, debate, controversy; a seeking, search. From zeteo; a searching, i.e. A dispute or its theme. these [matters], τούτων (toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. I asked ἔλεγον (elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. he was willing βούλοιτο (bouloito) Verb - Present Optative Middle or Passive - 3rd 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 go πορεύεσθαι (poreuesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. to 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. Jerusalem Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2414.htm">Strong's 2414: </a> The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma and κἀκεῖ (kakei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2546.htm">Strong's 2546: </a> And there, and yonder, there also. From kai and ekei; likewise in that place. be tried {there} κρίνεσθαι (krinesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. on περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. these [charges]. τούτων (toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/25-20.htm">Acts 25:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/25-20.htm">Acts 25:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/25-20.htm">Acts 25:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/25-20.htm">Acts 25:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/25-20.htm">Acts 25:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/25-20.htm">Acts 25:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/25-20.htm">Acts 25:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/25-20.htm">Acts 25:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/25-20.htm">Acts 25:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/25-20.htm">Acts 25:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/25-20.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 25:20 Being perplexed how to inquire concerning these (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/25-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 25:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 25:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/25-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 25:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 25:21" /></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>