OET interlinear ACTs 27:24

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / quotesinquotes

λέγων, μὴ φοβοῦ, Παῦλε; Καίσαρί σε δεῖ παραστῆναι, καὶ ἰδοὺ, κεχάρισταί σοι ὁ Θεὸς πάντας τοὺς πλέοντας μετὰ σοῦ

saying (Some words not found in SR-GNT: λέγων Μή φοβοῦ Παῦλε Καίσαρι σέ δεῖ παραστῆναι καί ἰδού κεχάρισται σοί ὁ Θεός πάντας τούς πλέοντας μετά σοῦ)

If it would be clearer in your language, you could translate this so that there is not a quotation within a quotation. It may be helpful to begin a new sentence here. Alternate translation: [The angel told me that I should not be afraid, because it was necessary for me to stand before Caesar, and behold, God had graciously granted to me all the ones sailing with me]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

ἰδοὺ

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: λέγων Μή φοβοῦ Παῦλε Καίσαρι σέ δεῖ παραστῆναι καί ἰδού κεχάρισται σοί ὁ Θεός πάντας τούς πλέοντας μετά σοῦ)

The angel is using the term behold to focus Paul’s attention on what he is about to say. Your language may have a comparable expression that you can use in your translation.

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / synecdoche

Καίσαρί σε δεῖ παραστῆναι

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: λέγων Μή φοβοῦ Παῦλε Καίσαρι σέ δεῖ παραστῆναι καί ἰδού κεχάρισται σοί ὁ Θεός πάντας τούς πλέοντας μετά σοῦ)

The angel is using one aspect of the trial process, the fact that an accused person would stand before a judge, to represent the entire process. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your culture or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [You must appear in Caesar’s court so that he can judge you]