Acts 25:21 meaning and explanation

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.”

Acts 25:21, Berean Standard Bible

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Festus is speaking to King Agrippa, summarizing Paul's case. Paul, held in Caesarea, had appealed to the Emperor rather than return to Jerusalem for trial, where Festus had suggested he go.

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