Verse Comparison: Acts 25:21
American Standard Version
But when Paul had appealed to be kept for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be kept till I should send him to Caesar.
Amplified® Bible
But when Paul had appealed to have his case retained for examination {and} decision by the emperor, I ordered that he be detained until I could send him to Caesar.
Contemporary English Version
But Paul asked to be kept in jail until the Emperor could decide his case. So I ordered him to be kept here until I could send him to the Emperor.
Darby English Version
But Paul having appealed to be kept for the cognisance of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I shall send him to Caesar.
Good News Bible
But Paul appealed; he asked to be kept under guard and to let the Emperor decide his case. So I gave orders for him to be kept under guard until I could send him to the Emperor."
International Standard Version
But Paul appealed his case and asked to be held in prison until the decision of his Majesty. So I ordered him to be held in custody until I could send him to the emperor."
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
"But when Paul appealed to be held in custody for the Emperor's decision, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I send him to Caesar."
New International Version
When Paul made his appeal to be held over for the Emperor's decision, I ordered him held until I could send him to Caesar."
New King James Version
But when Paul appealed to be reserved for the decision of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I could send him to Caesar.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"But when Paul appealed to remain in custody for the Emperor's decision, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I send him to Caesar."
Young's Literal Translation
but Paul having appealed to be kept to the hearing of Sebastus, I did command him to be kept till I might send him unto Caesar.'
