16. I pointed out to them that Roman law does not convict people without a trial. They must be given an opportunity to confront their accusers and defend themselves.
17. “When his accusers came here for the trial, I didn’t delay. I called the case the very next day and ordered Paul brought in.
18. But the accusations made against him weren’t any of the crimes I expected.
19. Instead, it was something about their religion and a dead man named Jesus, who Paul insists is alive.
20. I was at a loss to know how to investigate these things, so I asked him whether he would be willing to stand trial on these charges in Jerusalem.
21. But Paul appealed to have his case decided by the emperor. So I ordered that he be held in custody until I could arrange to send him to Caesar.”
22. “I’d like to hear the man myself,” Agrippa said.And Festus replied, “You will—tomorrow!”