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(meanwhile planning an ambush to kill him on the way). <a href="/csb/acts/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> asking for a favor against Paul, that Festus summon him to Jerusalem. They were, in fact, preparing an ambush along the road to kill him. <a href="/hcsb/acts/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> asking him to do them a favor against Paul, that he might summon him to Jerusalem. They were preparing an ambush along the road to kill him. <a href="/asv/acts/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> asking a favor against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem; laying a plot to kill him on the way. <a href="/cev/acts/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> if he would be willing to bring Paul to Jerusalem. They begged him to do this because they were planning to attack and kill Paul on the way. <a href="/erv/acts/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> asking favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem; laying wait to kill him on the way. <a href="/gwt/acts/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Festus to do them the favor of having Paul brought to Jerusalem. The Jews had a plan to ambush and kill Paul as he traveled to Jerusalem. <a href="/gnt/acts/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> to do them the favor of having Paul come to Jerusalem, for they had made a plot to kill him on the way. <a href="/isv/acts/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> and asking Festus to have Paul brought to Jerusalem as a favor. They were laying an ambush to kill him on the road. <a href="/msb/acts/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. <a href="/net/acts/25.htm">NET Bible</a> Requesting him to do them a favor against Paul, they urged Festus to summon him to Jerusalem, planning an ambush to kill him along the way. <a href="/nheb/acts/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> asking a favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem; plotting to kill him on the way. <a href="/wbt/acts/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And desired favor against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> asking it as a favour, to Paul's prejudice--to have him brought to Jerusalem. They were planning an ambush to kill him on the way. <a href="/web/acts/25.htm">World English Bible</a> asking a favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem, plotting to kill him on the way. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> asking favor against him, that he may send for him to Jerusalem, making an ambush to put him to death in the way. <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> asking a favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem, forming an ambush to kill him on the way. <a href="/ylt/acts/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> asking favour against him, that he may send for him to Jerusalem, making an ambush to put him to death in the way. <a href="/slt/acts/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Asking favor against him, that he might send for him to Jerusalem, making an ambuscade to kill him in the way.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Requesting favour against him, that he would command him to be brought to Jerusalem, laying wait to kill him in the way. <a href="/cpdv/acts/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> asking for favor against him, so that he would order him to be led to Jerusalem, where they were maintaining an ambush in order to kill him along the way. <a href="/nabre/acts/25.htm">New American Bible</a> as a favor to have him sent to Jerusalem, for they were plotting to kill him along the way. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and requested, as a favor to them against Paul, to have him transferred to Jerusalem. They were, in fact, planning an ambush to kill him along the way.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> They besought him as a favor to send for him and bring him to Jerusalem, for they were plotting to kill him on the way. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> When they asked him this favor: to send to bring him to Jerusalem, as they were making an ambush by the road to kill him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and, asking a favor against him, besought him that he would send and have him brought to Jerusalem, laying a plot to kill him on the road. <a href="/godbey/acts/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> asking favor against him, in order that he might send him to Jerusalem, making a plot to kill him on the road. <a href="/haweis/acts/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> begging it as a favour from him, that he would send him back to Jerusalem, lying in wait for him to kill him on the road. <a href="/mace/acts/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a> "desiring the favour he might be sent for to Jerusalem." they having prepar'd measures to assassinate him upon the road. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> asking it as a favour, to Paul's prejudice--to have him brought to Jerusalem. They were planning an ambush to kill him on the way. <a href="/worrell/acts/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> asking it as a favor against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, making an ambush, to kill him on the way. <a href="/worsley/acts/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> begging the favor of him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem; for they were preparing an ambush to kill him by the way. <a href="/parallel/acts/25-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=8265" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm">Paul's Trial Before Festus</a> …2where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus 3<a href="/greek/154.htm" title="154: aitoumenoi (V-PPM-NMP) -- To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.">to grant them</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charin (N-AFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">a concession</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">against</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/3704.htm" title="3704: hopōs (Adv) -- From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).">by</a> <a href="/greek/3343.htm" title="3343: metapempsētai (V-ASM-3S) -- To send for, summon. From meta and pempo; to send from elsewhere, i.e. to summon or invite.">summoning</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2419.htm" title="2419: Ierousalēm (N-AFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.">Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">because they were preparing</a> <a href="/greek/1747.htm" title="1747: enedran (N-AFS) -- An ambush, plot, treachery, fraud. Feminine from en and the base of hedraios; an ambuscade, i.e. murderous purpose.">an ambush</a> <a href="/greek/337.htm" title="337: anelein (V-ANA) -- From ana and haireomai; to take up, i.e. Adopt; by implication, to take away, i.e. Abolish, murder.">to kill</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">along</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3598.htm" title="3598: hodon (N-AFS) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.">way.</a> 4But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Acts 9:23-24</a> After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, / but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. <a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a> When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ... <a href="/acts/23-21.htm">Acts 23:21</a> Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.” <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9-11</a> So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. / And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them. / I frequently had them punished in the synagogues, and I tried to make them blaspheme. In my raging fury against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them. <a href="/acts/22-4.htm">Acts 22:4-5</a> I persecuted this Way even to the death, detaining both men and women and throwing them into prison, / as the high priest and the whole Council can testify about me. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to apprehend these people and bring them to Jerusalem to be punished. <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Acts 24:1-9</a> Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul. / When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation. / In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude. ... <a href="/acts/21-31.htm">Acts 21:31</a> While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil. <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Acts 13:50</a> The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district. <a href="/acts/14-5.htm">Acts 14:5-6</a> But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them, / they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding region, <a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Acts 20:3</a> where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. <a href="/acts/6-11.htm">Acts 6:11-14</a> Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” / So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. ... <a href="/acts/7-57.htm">Acts 7:57-58</a> At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him. / They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. <a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Acts 8:1-3</a> And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. / God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. / But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison. <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Acts 18:12-13</a> While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat. / “This man is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law,” they said. <a href="/acts/19-23.htm">Acts 19:23-24</a> About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. / It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And desired favor against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.desired.<a href="/acts/9-2.htm">Acts 9:2</a> And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.<a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">1 Samuel 23:19-21</a> Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon? … <a href="/jeremiah/38-4.htm">Jeremiah 38:4</a> Therefore the princes said unto the king, We beseech thee, let this man be put to death: for thus he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt.laying.<a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a> And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul… <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9-11</a> I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth… <a href="/psalms/37-32.htm">Psalm 37:32,33</a> The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/23-21.htm">Ambush</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-6.htm">Concession</a> <a href="/acts/23-29.htm">Death</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Design</a> <a href="/acts/18-20.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/acts/23-25.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/acts/15-8.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Festus</a> <a href="/acts/20-32.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/acts/25-2.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/23-16.htm">Paul's</a> <a href="/micah/2-3.htm">Planning</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Plot</a> <a href="/acts/20-19.htm">Plotting</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">Prejudice</a> <a href="/acts/10-10.htm">Preparing</a> <a href="/acts/18-20.htm">Requested</a> <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Requesting</a> <a href="/acts/20-18.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Summon</a> <a href="/acts/24-26.htm">Time</a> 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href="/1_peter/3-20.htm">Preparing</a> <a href="/acts/28-20.htm">Requested</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Requesting</a> <a href="/acts/27-4.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/numbers/22-20.htm">Summon</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">Transferred</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Urgently</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/acts/26-4.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 25</div>1. <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">The Jews accuse Paul before Festus.</a> 8. <a href="/acts/25-8.htm">He answers for himself,</a> 11. <a href="/acts/25-11.htm">and appeals unto Caesar.</a> 14. <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Afterwards Festus opens his matter to king Agrippa;</a> 23. <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">and he is brought forth.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/25-25.htm">Festus clears him of having done anything worthy of death.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div 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class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>to grant them a concession against Paul The Jewish leaders were seeking a favor from Festus, the Roman governor, to have Paul transferred to Jerusalem. This request was not based on justice but on a desire to manipulate the legal system for their own ends. The term "concession" indicates a compromise or allowance, suggesting that the leaders were attempting to exploit their relationship with Festus. This reflects the ongoing tension between the early Christian movement and the Jewish authorities, who saw Paul as a significant threat to their religious and social order.by summoning him to Jerusalem Jerusalem was the center of Jewish religious life and authority. The leaders likely believed that having Paul tried there would increase their influence over the proceedings. Historically, Jerusalem was the site of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish court, which had previously condemned Jesus and sought to do the same with His followers. The request to move Paul to Jerusalem was strategic, as it would place him in a more hostile environment.because they were preparing an ambush The Jewish leaders' plan to ambush Paul reveals their desperation and willingness to resort to violence to achieve their goals. This plot echoes earlier attempts on Paul's life, such as the conspiracy in <a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a>, where more than forty men vowed not to eat or drink until they had killed him. Such plots highlight the intense opposition Paul faced and the lengths to which his enemies would go to silence him.to kill him along the way The intent to kill Paul underscores the severity of the threat he posed to the Jewish authorities. This reflects a broader pattern of persecution faced by early Christians, as seen in the martyrdom of Stephen (Acts 7) and the imprisonment of Peter and John (Acts 4-5). The ambush plan also demonstrates the leaders' lack of faith in the legal process to achieve their desired outcome, resorting instead to extrajudicial means. This mirrors the earlier plot against Jesus, where religious leaders sought to eliminate Him outside the bounds of Roman law.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is the central figure in this passage. He is under Roman custody and facing accusations from Jewish leaders. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_leaders.htm">Jewish Leaders</a> These are the accusers of Paul, seeking to have him brought to Jerusalem with the intent of ambushing and killing him. 3. <a href="/topical/f/festus.htm">Festus</a> The Roman governor who succeeded Felix. He is approached by the Jewish leaders to bring Paul to Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the Jewish leaders want Paul to be brought, under the pretense of a trial, but with the hidden agenda of ambushing him. 5. <a href="/topical/a/ambush.htm">Ambush</a> The plot by the Jewish leaders to kill Paul during his transfer to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty in Protection</a> Despite human schemes, God's plans prevail. Paul’s life is preserved through divine intervention, reminding us of God's control over our circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_persistence_of_opposition.htm">The Persistence of Opposition</a> Believers should expect opposition, as seen in Paul's life. This should encourage us to remain steadfast in our faith despite challenges. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a> Festus's role highlights the need for discernment in leadership. We should seek wisdom to discern truth from deception in our own lives. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a> Paul’s situation teaches us to trust in God’s timing and provision, even when facing dire circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of Paul’s life shows the importance of prayer in seeking God’s protection and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 25</a> <a href="/q/why_are_charges_against_paul_in_acts_25_7_vague.htm">Why do the charges against Paul in Acts 25:7 remain vague, and how does this ambiguity align or conflict with other New Testament accounts of similar trials? </a> <a href="/q/is_acts_25_23-27_a_fictional_enhancement.htm">Could the dialog between Paul, Festus, and Agrippa in Acts 25:23-27 be a later literary construction designed to enhance Paul's standing, rather than a factual historical record?</a> <a href="/q/was_paul_truly_trained_by_gamaliel.htm">Acts 22:3 - Is there any historical evidence that Paul was really trained under Gamaliel?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_paul_circumcise_timothy_post-council.htm">In Acts 16:3, why would Paul have Timothy circumcised right after the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 seemingly decided against such requirements?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Asking for and desired, A.V.; to kill him on the way for in the way to kill him, A.V. Asking favor, etc. The Jews evidently thought to take advantage of the inexperience of Festus, and of his natural desire to please them at his first start, to accomplish their murderous intentions against Paul. <a href="/commentaries/acts/25-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>to grant them αἰτούμενοι (aitoumenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_154.htm">Strong's 154: </a> To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. a concession χάριν (charin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. against κατ’ (kat’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). [Paul] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. by ὅπως (hopōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3704.htm">Strong's 3704: </a> From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual). summoning μεταπέμψηται (metapempsētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3343.htm">Strong's 3343: </a> To send for, summon. From meta and pempo; to send from elsewhere, i.e. to summon or invite. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem, Ἰερουσαλήμ (Ierousalēm) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2419.htm">Strong's 2419: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine. [ because ] they were preparing ποιοῦντες (poiountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. an ambush ἐνέδραν (enedran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1747.htm">Strong's 1747: </a> An ambush, plot, treachery, fraud. Feminine from en and the base of hedraios; an ambuscade, i.e. murderous purpose. to kill ἀνελεῖν (anelein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_337.htm">Strong's 337: </a> From ana and haireomai; to take up, i.e. Adopt; by implication, to take away, i.e. Abolish, murder. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. along κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. way. ὁδόν (hodon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3598.htm">Strong's 3598: </a> A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 25:3 Asking a favor against him that he (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/25-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 25:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 25:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/25-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 25:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 25:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>