Acts 25:21

“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 Cæsar.”

"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 Cæsar." - Acts 25:21
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What does Acts 25:21 mean?

Acts 25:21 (KJV) states, "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." This verse is part of a passage in the Book of Acts that details the trial of the apostle Paul before the Roman…

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The Courage to Appeal: Lessons from Paul’s Trial

In Acts 25:21, we read, "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." This seemingly straightforward verse encapsulates a significant moment in the Apostle Paul’s journey, revealing profound…

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A Prayer for Divine Justice and Guidance in Trials

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, humbled and aware of our mortal limitations. We reflect upon the profound truth encapsulated in Acts 25:21, where it is written, "But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I…

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