KJV ORIGINAL
But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Festus wanted to keep the Jewish leaders happy, so he turned to Paul and asked, 'Would you be willing to go back to Jerusalem and let me judge your case there?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes people in power will try to please everyone, even when it puts you at risk.
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