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Acts 25:21 Meaning

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.

Context Explained

19But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

20And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.

21But 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.

22Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.

23And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth.

Key Themes

appealjusticeauthority

Related Cross References

  • Acts 25:11

    Paul's appeal to Caesar is a significant legal move, similar to his previous defenses.

  • Philippians 1:7

    Paul's situation reflects his commitment to the Gospel, even in legal matters.

Source: Acts 25:21