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The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him in Jerusalem and here in Caesarea, shouting that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/nlt/acts/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are here, this is the man whose death is demanded by all the Jews, both here and in Jerusalem. <a href="/esv/acts/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man about whom the whole Jewish people petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Festus says, "King Agrippa and all men being present with us, you see this one concerning whom the whole multitude of the Jews pleaded with me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying out of him that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/kjv/acts/25.htm">King James Bible</a> And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/nkjv/acts/25.htm">New King James Version</a> And Festus said: “King Agrippa and all the men who are here present with us, you see this man about whom the whole assembly of the Jews petitioned me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying out that he was not fit to live any longer. <a href="/nasb_/acts/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Festus said, “King Agrippa, and all you gentlemen present with us, you see this man about whom all the people of the Jews appealed to me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/nasb/acts/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> Festus said, &#8220King Agrippa, and all you gentlemen here present with us, you see this man about whom all the people of the Jews appealed to me, both at Jerusalem and here, loudly declaring that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/nasb77/acts/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Festus said, “King Agrippa, and all you gentlemen here present with us, you behold this man about whom all the people of the Jews appealed to me, both at Jerusalem and here, loudly declaring that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/lsb/acts/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Festus said, “King Agrippa, and all you gentlemen here present with us, you see this man about whom all the people of the Jews appealed to me, both at Jerusalem and here, loudly declaring that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/amp/acts/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all you gentlemen present with us, you see this man [Paul] about whom all the Jewish people appealed to me, both at Jerusalem and here, loudly insisting that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/csb/acts/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all men present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has appealed to me concerning him, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he should not live any longer. <a href="/hcsb/acts/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Festus said: &#8220King Agrippa and all men present with us, you see this man about whom the whole Jewish community has appealed to me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he should not live any longer. <a href="/asv/acts/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Festus saith, King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, ye behold this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews made suit to me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/cev/acts/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and said: King Agrippa and other guests, look at this man! Every Jew from Jerusalem and Caesarea has come to me, demanding for him to be put to death. <a href="/erv/acts/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Festus saith, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye behold this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews made suit to me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/gwt/acts/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Festus said, "King Agrippa and everyone who is present with us! All the Jews in Jerusalem and Caesarea have talked to me about this man you see in front of you. They shout that he must not be allowed to live any longer. <a href="/gnt/acts/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> Festus said, "King Agrippa and all who are here with us: You see this man against whom all the Jewish people, both here and in Jerusalem, have brought complaints to me. They scream that he should not live any longer. <a href="/isv/acts/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Festus said, "King Agrippa and all you men who are present with us! You see this man about whom the whole Jewish nation petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/msb/acts/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Festus said, ?King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/net/acts/25.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Festus said, "King Agrippa, and all you who are present here with us, you see this man about whom the entire Jewish populace petitioned me both in Jerusalem and here, shouting loudly that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/nheb/acts/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Festus said, "King Agrippa, and all people who are here present with us, you see this man, about whom the whole assembly of the Jews petitioned me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/wbt/acts/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, ye see this man about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Festus said, "King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see here the man about whom the whole nation of the Jews made suit to me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying out that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/web/acts/25.htm">World English Bible</a> Festus said, “King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, you see this man about whom all the multitude of the Jews petitioned me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Festus said, “King Agrippa, and all men who are present with us, you see this one, about whom all the multitude of the Jews dealt with me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying out, He ought not to live any longer; <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Festus says, "King Agrippa and all men being present with us, you see this one concerning whom the whole multitude of the Jews pleaded with me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying out of him that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/ylt/acts/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Festus said, 'King Agrippa, and all men who are present with us, ye see this one, about whom all the multitude of the Jews did deal with me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying out, He ought not to live any longer; <a href="/slt/acts/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men being present with us, ye behold this, of whom all the multitude of Jews addressed me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying out he must no more live.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Festus saith: King Agrippa, and all ye men who are here present with us, you see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews dealt with me at Jerusalem, requesting and crying out that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/cpdv/acts/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Festus said: “King Agrippa, and all who are present together with us, you see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews disturbed me at Jerusalem, petitioning and clamoring that he should not be allowed to live any longer. <a href="/nabre/acts/25.htm">New American Bible</a> And Festus said, “King Agrippa and all you here present with us, look at this man about whom the whole Jewish populace petitioned me here and in Jerusalem, clamoring that he should live no longer. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And Festus said, “King Agrippa and all here present with us, you see this man about whom the whole Jewish community petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Festus said, King A-grip’pa and all men who are here present with us, against this man whom you see, all the Jewish people have complained to me both at Jerusalem and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Festus said, “King Agrippa, and all of you men who are with us concerning this man, whom you see: all the people of the Jews complained to me in Jerusalem and here, while shouting that this man ought not to live any longer,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Festus said: King Agrippa, and all men here present, you see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews, both in Jerusalem and in this place, have entreated me, crying out, that he ought to live no longer. <a href="/godbey/acts/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Festus says, O king Agrippa, and all ye men present with us, you see this man, concerning whom the whole multitude of the Jews is besieging me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying out that it does not behoove him to live any longer. <a href="/haweis/acts/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all you, sirs, who are present with us, behold the man, concerning whom the whole multitude of the Jews have set upon me, both at Jerusalem and in this place, clamouring that he ought not to live a moment longer. <a href="/mace/acts/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then Festus said, "King Agrippa, and you that are here present, you see the man, against whom a numerous body of the Jews have been practising with me both at Jerusalem, and in this city, urging with vehemence, that he should not be suffer'd to live. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Festus said, "King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see here the man about whom the whole nation of the Jews made suit to me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying out that he ought not to live any longer. <a href="/worrell/acts/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Festus says, "King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, ye behold this man, concerning whom all the multitude of the Jews made suit to me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying out that it was not proper that he should live any longer. <a href="/worsley/acts/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Festus said, "King Agrippa and all that are here present with us, ye see this man, concerning whom all the Jews have applied to me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying out, that he ought not to live. <a href="/parallel/acts/25-24.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=8483" 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 Before Agrippa and Bernice</a> 23The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in. 24<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5347.htm" title="5347: Phēstos (N-NMS) -- Festus. Of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus, a Roman.">Festus</a> <a href="/greek/5346.htm" title="5346: phēsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: basileu (N-VMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">“King</a> <a href="/greek/67.htm" title="67: Agrippa (N-VMS) -- Agrippa, i.e. Herod Agrippa II. Apparently from agrios and hippos; wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods.">Agrippa</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-VMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-VMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andres (N-VMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">who</a> <a href="/greek/4840.htm" title="4840: symparontes (V-PPA-VMP) -- To be present together with. From sun and pareimi; to be at hand together, i.e. Now present.">are present with</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us,</a> <a href="/greek/2334.htm" title="2334: theōreite (V-PIA-2P) -- From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).">you see</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touton (DPro-AMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this man.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- 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/537.htm" title="537: hapan (Adj-NNS) -- All, the whole, altogether. Absolutely all or every one.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jewish</a> <a href="/greek/4128.htm" title="4128: plēthos (N-NNS) -- A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace.">community</a> <a href="/greek/1793.htm" title="1793: enetychon (V-AIA-3P) -- From en and tugchano; to chance upon, i.e. confer with; by extension to entreat.">has petitioned</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">him,</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">both</a> <a href="/greek/1759.htm" title="1759: enthade (Adv) -- Here, in this place. From a prolonged form of en; properly, within, i.e. here, hither.">here</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2414.htm" title="2414: Hierosolymois (N-DNP) -- The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma">Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/greek/994.htm" title="994: boōntes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To shout, call aloud, proclaim. Apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. Shout.">crying out</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dein (V-PNA) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">that he ought</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/2198.htm" title="2198: zēn (V-PNA) -- To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.">to live</a> <a href="/greek/3371.htm" title="3371: mēketi (Adv) -- No longer, no more. From me and eti; no further.">any longer.</a> 25But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.…<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/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a> “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. <a href="/acts/22-22.htm">Acts 22:22</a> The crowd listened to Paul until he made this statement. Then they lifted up their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!” <a href="/acts/26-31.htm">Acts 26:31-32</a> On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” <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/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5-6</a> We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, / and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. <a href="/acts/28-17.htm">Acts 28:17-19</a> After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. / They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me. / But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation. <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Acts 21:28-31</a> crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.” / For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple. / The whole city was stirred up, and the people rushed together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut. ... <a href="/acts/23-24.htm">Acts 23:24-25</a> Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.” / And he wrote the following letter: <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27</a> After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. <a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Acts 26:2-3</a> “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews, / especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently. <a href="/acts/19-23.htm">Acts 19:23-27</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. / Demetrius assembled the craftsmen, along with the workmen in related trades. “Men,” he said, “you know that this business is our source of prosperity. ... <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/16-20.htm">Acts 16:20-21</a> They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil / by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.” <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/4-26.htm">Acts 4:26-27</a> The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’ / In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, you see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.King Agrippa.about.<a href="/acts/25-2.htm">Acts 25:2,3,7</a> Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him, … that he.<a href="/acts/22-22.htm">Acts 22:22</a> And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.<a href="/luke/23-21.htm">Luke 23:21-23</a> But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Agrippa</a> <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Festus</a> <a href="/acts/25-20.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/17-28.htm">Live</a> <a href="/acts/24-18.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/ezra/8-23.htm">Petitioned</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Present</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-4.htm">Suit</a> <a href="/acts/21-36.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/25-26.htm">Agrippa</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-2.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Festus</a> <a href="/acts/26-4.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/26-20.htm">Live</a> <a href="/romans/5-16.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/26-4.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/ezra/8-23.htm">Petitioned</a> <a href="/acts/28-2.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">Suit</a> <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Whole</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 align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div 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>Then Festus said, Festus, the Roman governor of Judea, succeeded Felix and is known for his role in the trial of Paul. His governance is marked by attempts to maintain peace and order in a region fraught with tension between Roman authorities and Jewish leaders. Festus's involvement in Paul's trial highlights the political and religious complexities of the time.“King Agrippa and all who are present with us, King Agrippa II, the last of the Herodian dynasty, was known for his knowledge of Jewish customs and laws. His presence signifies the importance of the trial, as Agrippa had influence over Jewish affairs. The gathering of notable figures underscores the gravity of the accusations against Paul and the need for a careful examination of the case.you see this man. Paul, a former Pharisee and a Roman citizen, is the central figure in this trial. His transformation from a persecutor of Christians to a leading apostle is a testament to the power of the Gospel. Paul's presence before such a distinguished assembly highlights the spread of Christianity and the challenges it posed to both Jewish and Roman authorities.The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, The Jewish leaders' persistent opposition to Paul reflects the deep-seated tensions between early Christians and traditional Jewish authorities. Their petitions to Festus indicate the seriousness with which they viewed Paul's teachings, which they believed threatened their religious traditions and authority.both here and in Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the center of Jewish religious life, was where Paul was initially arrested. The mention of both locations emphasizes the widespread nature of the opposition to Paul. It also highlights the strategic importance of Jerusalem in the early Christian movement and the challenges faced by the apostles in spreading the Gospel.crying out that he ought not to live any longer. The demand for Paul's execution reveals the intensity of the conflict between the early Church and Jewish leaders. This echoes previous instances in Scripture where prophets and messengers faced severe opposition, such as Stephen's martyrdom in <a href="/acts/7.htm">Acts 7</a>. It also foreshadows the persecution that many Christians would endure for their faith, as Jesus Himself predicted in passages like <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-20</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/f/festus.htm">Festus</a> The Roman governor of Judea who succeeded Felix. He is responsible for overseeing Paul's trial and is depicted as a fair but politically motivated leader. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_agrippa.htm">King Agrippa</a> Herod Agrippa II, the Jewish king who had authority over the temple in Jerusalem and was knowledgeable about Jewish customs and laws. He is present to hear Paul's defense. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is on trial for his life, accused by the Jewish leaders of crimes against their law, the temple, and Caesar. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_jewish_community.htm">The Jewish Community</a> Refers to the Jewish leaders and people who are vehemently opposed to Paul, accusing him of blasphemy and seeking his execution. 5. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> The Roman administrative capital of Judea where Paul is being held and tried.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god_in_trials.htm">The Sovereignty of God in Trials</a> Despite the opposition and false accusations, God’s plan for Paul to testify in Rome is being fulfilled. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty even when facing unjust circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_a_clear_conscience.htm">The Importance of a Clear Conscience</a> Paul consistently maintains his innocence and integrity. Christians are encouraged to live with a clear conscience before God and man, as Paul did. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_civil_authorities.htm">The Role of Civil Authorities</a> Festus represents the civil authority, and his actions remind believers of the importance of praying for and respecting those in leadership, even when they may not share our faith. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_witnessing.htm">Perseverance in Witnessing</a> Paul’s unwavering commitment to sharing the Gospel, even in the face of death, challenges believers to be bold in their witness for Christ. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_opposition.htm">Understanding Opposition</a> The Jewish community's opposition to Paul serves as a reminder that following Christ may lead to persecution, but believers are called to respond with grace and truth.<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/who_was_porcius_festus_biblically.htm">Who was Porcius Festus in biblical history?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_king_agrippa_ii_in_acts.htm">Is there any archaeological or historical evidence that supports or challenges the presence and actions of King Agrippa II in Acts 25:13-22?</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/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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) Have dealt with me.--The general term, "held communication with me," is chosen to cover the proposal of <a href="/context/acts/25-2.htm" title="Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and sought him,">Acts 25:2-3</a>, as well as the direct accusation of <a href="/acts/25-7.htm" title="And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.">Acts 25:7</a>. It would seem from the addition, "and also here," that the Jews of Caesarea had also taken part in the proceedings, and that they too had been clamouring for a capital sentence.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - Saith for said, A.V.; behold for see, A.V.; made suit to we for have dealt with me, A.V.; here for also here, A.V. That he ought not to live (<a href="/acts/22-22.htm">Acts 22:22</a>). This had evidently been repeated by the Jews before Festus himself (ver. 7), and is implied by Paul's words in ver. 11. <a href="/commentaries/acts/25-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καί (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Festus Φῆστος (Phēstos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5347.htm">Strong's 5347: </a> Festus. Of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus, a Roman. said, φησιν (phēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say. “King βασιλεῦ (basileu) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. Agrippa Ἀγρίππα (Agrippa) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_67.htm">Strong's 67: </a> Agrippa, i.e. Herod Agrippa II. Apparently from agrios and hippos; wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. all πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. [who] ἄνδρες (andres) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. are present with συμπαρόντες (symparontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4840.htm">Strong's 4840: </a> To be present together with. From sun and pareimi; to be at hand together, i.e. Now present. us, ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. you see θεωρεῖτε (theōreite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2334.htm">Strong's 2334: </a> From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge). this [man]. τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. The τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter 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. whole ἅπαν (hapan) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_537.htm">Strong's 537: </a> All, the whole, altogether. Absolutely all or every one. Jewish Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. community πλῆθος (plēthos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4128.htm">Strong's 4128: </a> A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace. has petitioned ἐνέτυχόν (enetychon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1793.htm">Strong's 1793: </a> From en and tugchano; to chance upon, i.e. confer with; by extension to entreat. me μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. [him], οὗ (hou) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. both τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. here ἐνθάδε (enthade) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1759.htm">Strong's 1759: </a> Here, in this place. From a prolonged form of en; properly, within, i.e. here, hither. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in ἔν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Jerusalem, Ἱεροσολύμοις (Hierosolymois) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2414.htm">Strong's 2414: </a> The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma crying out βοῶντες (boōntes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_994.htm">Strong's 994: </a> To shout, call aloud, proclaim. Apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. Shout. [that] he ought δεῖν (dein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. to live ζῆν (zēn) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2198.htm">Strong's 2198: </a> To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. [any] longer. μηκέτι (mēketi) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3371.htm">Strong's 3371: </a> No longer, no more. 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