American Standard Version (ASV):
asking a favor against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem; laying a plot to kill him on the way.
King James Version (KJV):
And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Howbeit Festus answered, that Paul was kept in charge at Caesarea, and that he himself was about to depart [thither] shortly.
King James Version (KJV):
But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly [thither].
American Standard Version (ASV):
Festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.
King James Version (KJV):
Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they besought him,
King James Version (KJV):
Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him,
American Standard Version (ASV):
He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
King James Version (KJV):
He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
American Standard Version (ASV):
But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.
King James Version (KJV):
But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.
King James Version (KJV):
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And he gave order to the centurion that he should be kept in charge, and should have indulgence; and not to forbid any of his friends to minister unto him.
King James Version (KJV):
And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let [him] have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.
American Standard Version (ASV):
But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.
King James Version (KJV):
And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.
American Standard Version (ASV):
except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question before you this day.
King James Version (KJV):
Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.