Acts 25:13–16
And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Cæsarea to salute Festus.
And after certaine dayes, king Agrippa and Bernice, came vnto Cesarea, to salute Festus.
And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:
And when they had beene there many dayes, Festus declared Pauls cause vnto the king, saying, There is a certaine man left in bonds by Felix:
About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him.
About whom when I was at Hierusalem, the chiefe Priests and the Elders of the Iewes enformed me, desiring to haue iudgement against him.
To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
To whom I answered, It is not the maner of the Romanes to deliuer any man to die, before that he which is accused, haue the accusers face to face, and haue licence to answere for himselfe concerning the crime laid against him.
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From verse 13
- 1 Samuel 13:10Rank 1 from verse 13
10And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might salute him.
10And it came to passe that assoone as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came, and Saul went out to meete him, that he might †salute him.
- 1 Samuel 25:14Rank 2 from verse 13
14¶ But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them.
14¶ But one of the yong men told Abigail Nabals wife, saying, Behold, Dauid sent messengers out of the wildernesse to salute our master: and †he railed on them.
- 2 Samuel 8:10Rank 3 from verse 13
10Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:
10Then Toi sent Ioram his sonne vnto king Dauid to †salute him, and to blesse him, because hee had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: (for Hadadezer †had warres with Toi) and Ioram †brought with him vessels of siluer, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brasse;
- Acts 25:22–23Rank 4 from verse 13
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.
22Then Agrippa said vnto Festus, I would also heare the man my selfe. To morrow, said he, thou shalt heare him.
23And on the morrow when Agrippa was come and Bernice, with great pompe, and was entred into the place of hearing, with the chiefe captaines, and principall men of the citie; at Festus commaundement Paul was brought foorth.
- Acts 26:27–28Rank 6 from verse 13
- 2 Kings 10:13Rank 8 from verse 13
13Jehu met with the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, and said, Who are ye? And they answered, We are the brethren of Ahaziah; and we go down to salute the children of the king and the children of the queen.
13Iehu †met with the brethren of Ahaziah king of Iudah, and said, Who are ye? And they answered, Wee are the brethren of Ahaziah, and we go downe †to salute the children of the King, and the children of the Queene.
- Mark 15:18Rank 9 from verse 13
From verse 14
- Acts 24:27Rank 1 from verse 14
From verse 15
1AND after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.
1¶ And after fiue dayes, Ananias the hie Priest descended with the Elders, and with a certaine Oratour named Tertullus, who enformed the gouernour against Paul.
- Acts 25:1–3Rank 2 from verse 15
1NOW when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Cæsarea to Jerusalem.
2Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him,
3And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.
1¶ Nowe when Festus was come into the prouince, after three dayes he ascended frō Cesarea to Hierusalem.
2Then the high Priest, and the chiefe of the Iewes informed him against Paul, and besought him,
3And desired fauour against him, that he would send for him to Hierusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.
- Esther 3:9Rank 3 from verse 15
9If it please the king, let it be written that they may be destroyed: and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to the hands of those that have the charge of the business, to bring it into the king’s treasuries.
9If it please the king, let it be written, †that they may be destroyed: and I will †pay ten thousand talents of siluer to the handes of those that haue the charge of the businesse, to bring it into the kings treasuries.
- Luke 18:3–5Rank 4 from verse 15
3And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
3And there was a widowe in that citie, and she came vnto him, saying, Auenge me of mine aduersarie:
4And hee would not for a while. But afterward he said within himselfe, Though I feare not God, nor regard man,
5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will auenge her, lest by her continuall comming, she wearie me.
- Luke 23:23Rank 5 from verse 15
From verse 16
- Deuteronomy 19:17–18Rank 2 from verse 16
17Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the Lord, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;
18And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;
17Then both the men betweene whom the controuersie is, shall stand before the LORD, before the Priests, and the Iudges, which shall be in those dayes.
18And the Iudges shall make diligent inquisition: and behold, if the witnesse be a false witnesse, and hath testified falsly against his brother:
- Acts 23:30Rank 3 from verse 16
30And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell.
30And when it was tolde me, how that the Iewes laid waite for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gaue commandement to his accusers also, to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell.
- Acts 25:4–5Rank 4 from verse 16
4But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Cæsarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.
5Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with me, and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him.
4But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Cesarea, and that hee himselfe would depart shortly thither.
5Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go downe with me, and accuse this man, if there be any wickednesse in him.
- Proverbs 18:17Rank 5 from verse 16
- Deuteronomy 17:4Rank 7 from verse 16
4And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and inquired diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel:
4And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and inquired diligently, and behold, it be true, and the thing certaine, that such abomination is wrought in Israel:
- Proverbs 18:13Rank 8 from verse 16
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Acts 25:13
1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.
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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.
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To greet, or to send a greeting to, a person or assembly.
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Acts 25:14
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of declare, meaning to make known, tell, announce, proclaim, explain, show, or state plainly.
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Sense 1: A reason, ground, matter in dispute, or judicial case. Sense 2: As a verb, to make something happen.
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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.
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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of leave: departed, abandoned, allowed to remain, or caused to remain. Sense 2: The direction or side opposite the right.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: Binding ties or obligations. Sense 2: Conditions of servitude, restraint, or captivity.
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Acts 25:15
1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.
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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.
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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.
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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.
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Members of the Jewish people or nation.
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Told; instructed; made acquainted.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.
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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.
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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
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Acts 25:16
The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Natives or citizens of Rome.
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Sense 1: To rescue, save, free, or bring safely out of danger or bondage. Sense 2: To hand over, give up, or place into another's power or possession. Sense 3: To bring forth, convey, declare, or commit something to another. Sense 4: To give birth or be delivered of a child.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of accuse, meaning to charge with a fault or offence; to allege guilt or blame against.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Persons who bring charges or allegations against another.
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The front of the head and its countenance or expression; the front, surface, outward appearance, presence, view, or personally known identity of a person, place, or thing.
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Permission, leave, authorization, or lawful opportunity granted to act, go, or speak.
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Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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COMBINED MEANING
concerning
Regarding, relating to, or about.
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An offence or wrong.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Placed, set, put down, deposited, arranged, established, founded, imposed, applied, stored, buried, or overlaid. Sense 2: Reclined or brought to rest.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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25:13And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Cæsarea to salute Festus.
25:13And after certaine dayes, king Agrippa and Bernice, came vnto Cesarea, to salute Festus.
Selected passage25:14And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix:
25:14And when they had beene there many dayes, Festus declared Pauls cause vnto the king, saying, There is a certaine man left in bonds by Felix:
Selected passage25:15About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him.
25:15About whom when I was at Hierusalem, the chiefe Priests and the Elders of the Iewes enformed me, desiring to haue iudgement against him.
Selected passage25:16To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
25:16To whom I answered, It is not the maner of the Romanes to deliuer any man to die, before that he which is accused, haue the accusers face to face, and haue licence to answere for himselfe concerning the crime laid against him.
Selected passage25:17Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth.
25:17Therefore when they were come hither, without any delay, on the morrow I sate on the iudgement seate, and cōmanded the man to be brought forth.
25:18Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed:
25:18Against whom when the accusers stood vp, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed:
25:19But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
25:19But had certaine questions against him of their owne superstition, and of one Iesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be aliue.
25:20And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.
25:20And because ‖I doubted of such maner of questions, I asked him whether he would goe to Hierusalem, and there be iudged of these matters.
25:21But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Cæsar.
25:21But when Paul had appealed to bee reserued vnto the ‖hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept, till I might send him to Cesar.
25:22Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.
25:22Then Agrippa said vnto Festus, I would also heare the man my selfe. To morrow, said he, thou shalt heare him.