But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, answered Paul and said, " Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these things? "

1. Festus, just beginning his reign, wants to have good relations with the Jews.

2. He knows that he can not, under Roman law, send Paul back to Jerusalem.

3. All he can do is see of Paul would go of his own free will. Festus asks Paul if he is willing to return to Jerusalem to have these charges heard.

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