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Actus Apostolorum, 25

1. Festus ergo cum venisset in provinciam post triduum ascendit Hierosolymam a Cæsarea

1. Festus ergo cum venisset in provinciam, post triduum ascendit Hierosolymam a Caesarea;

2. adieruntque eum principes sacerdotum et primi Judæorum adversus Paulum et rogabant eum

2. adieruntque eum principes sacerdotum et primi Iudaeorum adversus Paulum, et rogabant eum

3. postulantes gratiam adversum eum ut juberet perduci eum Hierusalem insidias tendentes ut eum interficerent in via

3. postulantes gratiam adversum eum, ut iuberet perduci eum in Ierusalem, insidias tendentes, ut eum interficerent in via.

4. Festus autem respondit servari Paulum in Cæsarea se autem maturius profecturum

4. Festus igitur respondit servari Paulum in Caesarea, se autem maturius profecturum:

5. qui ergo in vobis ait potentes sunt descendentes simul si quod est in viro crimen accusent eum

5. “Qui ergo in vobis, ait, potentes sunt, descendentes simul, si quod est in viro crimen, accusent eum”.

6. demoratus autem inter eos dies non amplius quam octo aut decem descendit Cæsaream et altera die sedit pro tribunali et jussit Paulum adduci

6. Demoratus autem inter eos dies non amplius quam octo aut decem, descendit Caesaream; et altera die sedit pro tribunali et iussit Paulum adduci.

7. qui cum perductus esset circumsteterunt eum qui ab Hierosolyma descenderant Judæi multas et graves causas obicientes quas non poterant probare

7. Qui cum perductus esset, circumsteterunt eum, qui ab Hierosolyma descenderant, Iudaei, multas et graves causas obicientes, quas non poterant probare,

8. Paulo autem rationem reddente quoniam neque in legem Judæorum neque in templum neque in Cæsarem quicquam peccavi

8. Paulo rationem reddente: “Neque in legem Iudaeorum neque in templum neque in Caesarem quidquam peccavi”.

9. Festus autem volens Judæis gratiam præstare respondens Paulo dixit vis Hierosolymam ascendere et ibi de his judicari apud me

9. Festus autem volens Iudaeis gratiam praestare, respondens Paulo dixit: “Vis Hierosolymam ascendere et ibi de his iudicari apud me?”.

10. dixit autem Paulus ad tribunal Cæsaris sto ubi me oportet judicari Judæis non nocui sicut tu melius nosti

10. Dixit autem Paulus: “Ad tribunal Caesaris sto, ubi me oportet iudicari. Iudaeis nihil nocui, sicut et tu melius nosti.

11. si enim nocui aut dignum morte aliquid feci non recuso mori si vero nihil est eorum quæ hii accusant me nemo potest me illis donare Cæsarem appello

11. Si ergo iniuste egi et dignum morte aliquid feci, non recuso mori; si vero nihil est eorum, quae hi accusant me, nemo potest me illis donare. Caesarem appello!”.

12. tunc Festus cum consilio locutus respondit Cæsarem appellasti ad Cæsarem ibis

12. Tunc Festus cum consilio locutus respondit: “Caesarem appellasti; ad Caesarem ibis”.

13. et cum dies aliquot transacti essent Agrippa rex et Bernice descenderunt Cæsaream ad salutandum Festum

13. Et cum dies aliquot transacti essent, Agrippa rex et Berenice descenderunt Caesaream et salutaverunt Festum.

14. et cum dies plures ibi demorarentur Festus regi indicavit de Paulo dicens vir quidam est derelictus a Felice vinctus

14. Et cum dies plures ibi demorarentur, Festus regi indicavit de Paulo dicens: “Vir quidam est derelictus a Felice vinctus,

15. de quo cum essem Hierosolymis adierunt me principes sacerdotum et seniores Judæorum postulantes adversus illum damnationem

15. de quo, cum essem Hierosolymis, adierunt me principes sacerdotum et seniores Iudaeorum postulantes adversus illum damnationem;

16. ad quos respondi quia non est consuetudo Romanis donare aliquem hominem priusquam is qui accusatur præsentes habeat accusatores locumque defendendi accipiat ad abluenda crimina

16. ad quos respondi, quia non est consuetudo Romanis donare aliquem hominem, priusquam is, qui accusatur, praesentes habeat accusatores locumque defendendi se ab accusatione accipiat.

17. cum ergo huc convenissent sine ulla dilatione sequenti die sedens pro tribunali jussi adduci virum

17. Cum ergo huc convenissent, sine ulla dilatione sequenti die sedens pro tribunali iussi adduci virum;

18. de quo cum stetissent accusatores nullam causam deferebant de quibus ego suspicabar malum

18. de quo, cum stetissent accusatores, nullam causam deferebant, de quibus ego suspicabar malis;

19. quæstiones vero quasdam de sua superstitione habebant adversus eum et de quodam Jesu defuncto quem adfirmabat Paulus vivere

19. quaestiones vero quasdam de sua superstitione habebant adversus eum et de quodam Iesu defuncto, quem affirmabat Paulus vivere.

20. hæsitans autem ego de hujusmodi quæstione dicebam si vellet ire Hierosolymam et ibi judicari de istis

20. Haesitans autem ego de huiusmodi quaestione, dicebam si vellet ire Hierosolymam et ibi iudicari de istis.

21. Paulo autem appellante ut servaretur ad Augusti cognitionem jussi servari eum donec mittam eum ad Cæsarem

21. Paulo autem appellante, ut servaretur ad Augusti cognitionem, iussi servari eum, donec mittam eum ad Caesarem”.

22. Agrippa autem ad Festum volebam et ipse hominem audire cras inquit audies eum

22. Agrippa autem ad Festum: “Volebam et ipse hominem audire!”. “Cras, inquit, audies eum”.

23. altera autem die cum venisset Agrippa et Bernice cum multa ambitione et introissent in auditorium cum tribunis et viris principalibus civitatis et jubente Festo adductus est Paulus

23. Altera autem die, cum venisset Agrippa et Berenice cum multa ambitione, et introissent in auditorium cum tribunis et viris principalibus civitatis, et iubente Festo, adductus est Paulus.

24. et dixit Festus Agrippa rex et omnes qui simul adestis nobiscum viri videtis hunc de quo omnis multitudo Judæorum interpellavit me Hierosolymis petens et hic clamantes non oportere eum vivere amplius

24. Et dicit Festus: “Agrippa rex et omnes, qui simul adestis nobiscum viri, videtis hunc, de quo omnis multitudo Iudaeorum interpellavit me Hierosolymis et hic, clamantes non oportere eum vivere amplius.

25. ego vero conperi nihil dignum eum morte admisisse ipso autem hoc appellante Augustum judicavi mittere

25. Ego vero comperi nihil dignum eum morte fecisse, ipso autem hoc appellante Augustum, iudicavi mittere.

26. de quo quid certum scribam domino non habeo propter quod produxi eum ad vos et maxime ad te rex Agrippa ut interrogatione facta habeam quid scribam

26. De quo quid certum scribam domino, non habeo; propter quod produxi eum ad vos et maxime ad te, rex Agrippa, ut, interrogatione facta, habeam quid scribam;

27. sine ratione enim mihi videtur mittere vinctum et causas ejus non significare

27. sine ratione enim mihi videtur mittere vinctum et causas eius non significare”.



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Footnotes:

25:1-3 - Governor Festus takes office and decides to take Paul to Rome for trial. Paul's transfer symbolizes divine providence guiding the apostle to fulfill his mission (see also Acts 9:15 and Romans 1:13).

25:13-22 - King Agrippa and Queen Bernice visit Festus, and Paul is brought before them to stand trial. The presence of the authorities highlights the seriousness of the charges against Paul and the political context of the trial (see also Acts 24:27 and Luke 23:6-7).

25:23-27 - Festus explains Paul's situation to King Agrippa, emphasizing that there were no clear charges against him. This episode reflects the political and religious tensions of the time and the manipulation of the authorities (see also Acts 18:14-15 and John 18:28-38).

Verses related to Actus Apostolorum, 25:

Acts chapter 25 recounts the continuation of Paul's trial under the new governor Festus. Why does Paul appeal to Caesar? This fascinating text describes the persistence of the Jewish accusers, Festus' proposal for a trial in Jerusalem, and Paul's crucial decision. The chapter explores themes such as divine and human justice, sovereign providence, and the strategic use of legal rights to advance the gospel. Acts 25 prepares the way for Paul's testimony in Rome. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the central themes of this strategic chapter.

Philippians 1:12-13: "I want you to know, brothers, that what happened to me has served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become evident to the entire palace guard and everyone else that I am in prison for Christ." - Paul reflects on how his imprisonment, mentioned in Acts 25, served to advance the gospel.

2 Timothy 4:16-17: "In my first defense, no one came to support me; everyone abandoned me. May this not be charged to them. But the Lord was by my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message was fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles heard it. And I was delivered from the lion's mouth." - Paul recalls his defense, possibly referring to the events of Acts 25, emphasizing divine support in his ministry.

Romans 15:30-31: "I beg you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle, praying to God on my behalf. Pray that I will be delivered from the unbelievers of Judea and that my service in Jerusalem will be acceptable to the saints." - Paul asks for prayers for his safety in Judea, reflecting the circumstances described in Acts 25.

1 Peter 3:15-16: "Rather, sanctify Christ as Lord in your heart. Always be prepared to respond to anyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that is in you. However, do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good conduct in Christ will be ashamed of their slander." - This verse reflects Paul's attitude in his defense before Festus and Agrippa in Acts 25.

Matthew 10:18-20: "For my sake you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when you arrest them, don't worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, because it will not be you who will be speaking, but the Spirit of your Father will speak through you." - Jesus predicts situations like Paul's in Acts 25, promising divine guidance in such circumstances.

FAQ:

How did Paul appeal to Caesar in Acts 25?

When he was brought before Governor Festus and the trial seemed unfair, Paul appealed to Caesar, exercising his right as a Roman citizen. (Acts 25:10-12)

What did Paul's accusers say to Governor Festus?

Paul’s accusers claimed he was causing a disturbance, but they had no clear evidence to support their accusations, and Paul defended himself vigorously. (Acts 25:7-10)

What was Festus's reaction upon hearing Paul's defense?

Festus, realizing the baselessness of the charges, tried to persuade Paul to go to Jerusalem to stand trial, but Paul refused, appealing to Caesar. (Acts 25:9-12)

Why was Paul taken to Festus in Acts 25?

Paul was brought before Festus because of the accusations made against him by the Jews, and Festus took charge of the case to continue Paul’s trial. (Acts 25:1-7)

What happened when King Agrippa heard Paul's case?

King Agrippa heard Paul defend his actions, and Paul took the opportunity to share his testimony, including his conversion and faith in Christ. (Acts 25:13-23)

What was the final decision on Paul's case in Acts 25?

Festus decided to send Paul to Rome, appealing for trial before Caesar, since he found no guilt in the charges, but the Jewish authorities persisted in their accusations. (Acts 25:12)


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