Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?”
World English Bible (WEB)
But Festus, desiring to gain favor with the Jews, answered Paul and said, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem, and be judged by me there concerning these things?”
Strong's King James
But{G1161} Festus{G5347}, willing{G2309}{(G5723)} to do{G2698}{(G5641)} the Jews{G2453} a pleasure{G5485}, answered{G611}{(G5679)} Paul{G3972}, and said{G2036}{(G5627)}, Wilt thou{G2309}{(G5719)} go up{G305}{(G5631)} to{G1519} Jerusalem{G2414}, and there{G1563} be judged{G2919}{(G5745)} of{G4012} these things{G5130} before{G1909} me{G1700}?
The F.O.G *
(9) But Festus, wanting to do the Judeans a favour, answered Paul, saying, "Are you willing to go up to Yerushalayim to be judged before me on this?"
The F.O.G Message *
[9] Festus, already playing politics and seeking to curry favor with the Jewish leadership, asked Paul, "Would you be willing to go to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there?"
Young's Literal Translation
And Festus willing to lay on the Jews a favour, answering Paul, said, ‘Art thou willing, to Jerusalem having gone up, there concerning these things to be judged before me?’
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