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They urged Festus <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the chief priests and the chiefs of the Jews made a presentation before him against Paul, and they were begging him, <a href="/kjv/acts/25.htm">King James Bible</a> Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him, <a href="/nkjv/acts/25.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the high priest and the chief men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they petitioned him, <a href="/nasb_/acts/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the chief priests and the leading men of the Jews brought charges against Paul, and they were pleading with Festus, <a href="/nasb/acts/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the chief priests and the leading men of the Jews brought charges against Paul, and they were urging him, <a href="/nasb77/acts/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the chief priests and the leading men of the Jews brought charges against Paul; and they were urging him, <a href="/lsb/acts/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the chief priests and the leading men of the Jews brought charges against Paul, and they were pleading with him, <a href="/amp/acts/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And [there in Jerusalem] the chief priests and the leading men of the Jews brought charges against Paul [before Festus], and they repeatedly pleaded with him, <a href="/csb/acts/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The chief priests and the leaders of the Jews presented their case against Paul to him; and they appealed, <a href="/hcsb/acts/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the chief priests and the leaders of the Jews presented their case against Paul to him; and they appealed, <a href="/asv/acts/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they besought him, <a href="/cev/acts/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> There the chief priests and some Jewish leaders told him about their charges against Paul. They also asked Festus <a href="/erv/acts/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they besought him, <a href="/gwt/acts/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The chief priests and the other important Jewish leaders informed Festus about their charges against Paul. They were urging <a href="/gnt/acts/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> where the chief priests and the Jewish leaders brought their charges against Paul. They begged Festus <a href="/isv/acts/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> The high priests and Jewish leaders informed him of their charges against Paul, urging <a href="/msb/acts/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> where the high priest and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus <a href="/net/acts/25.htm">NET Bible</a> So the chief priests and the most prominent men of the Jews brought formal charges against Paul to him. <a href="/nheb/acts/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the high priest and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul, and they urged him, <a href="/wbt/acts/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him, <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The High Priests and the leading men among the Jews immediately made representations to him against Paul, and begged him-- <a href="/web/acts/25.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the high priest and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul, and they begged him, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the chief priest and the principal men of the Jews disclosed to him [the things] against Paul, and were calling on him, <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the chief priests and the chiefs of the Jews made a presentation before him against Paul, and they were begging him, <a href="/ylt/acts/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the chief priest and the principal men of the Jews made manifest to him the things against Paul, and were calling on him, <a href="/slt/acts/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the chief priest and first of the Jews exhibited to him against Paul, and besought him,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the chief priests, and principal men of the Jews, went unto him against Paul: and they besought him, <a href="/cpdv/acts/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the leaders of the priests, and those first among the Jews, went to him against Paul. And they were petitioning him, <a href="/nabre/acts/25.htm">New American Bible</a> where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented him their formal charges against Paul. They asked him <a href="/nrsvce/acts/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> where the chief priests and the leaders of the Jews gave him a report against Paul. They appealed to him<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the high priests and Jewish leaders informed him against Paul. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And The Chief Priests and the Rulers of the Jews informed him concerning Paulus and they were inquiring of him,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the chief priest and first men of the Jews informed him against Paul, <a href="/godbey/acts/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and both the chief priests and the first men of the Jews appeared before him against Paul, and continued to entreat him, <a href="/haweis/acts/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the high-priest and the principal persons among the Jews informed him against Paul, and entreated him, <a href="/mace/acts/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when the high priest and the chief of the Jews waited upon him with an information against Paul, <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The High Priests and the leading men among the Jews immediately made representations to him against Paul, and begged him-- <a href="/worrell/acts/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and the high priests and chief men of the Jews informed him against Paul, and were beseeching him, <a href="/worsley/acts/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the high-priest and principal men among the Jews, appeared before him against Paul, and made application to him, <a href="/parallel/acts/25-2.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=8257" 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> 1Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem, 2<a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">where</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- 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/749.htm" title="749: archiereis (N-NMP) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">chief priests</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></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/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtoi (Adj-NMP) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">leaders</a> <a href="/greek/1718.htm" title="1718: enephanisan (V-AIA-3P) -- To make visible (manifest); hence: I report (inform) against; pass: I appear before. From emphanes; to exhibit or disclose.">presented their case</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- 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/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">against</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulou (N-GMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">They</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parekaloun (V-IIA-3P) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">urged</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.">Festus</a> 3to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way.…<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/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/24-1.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/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/21-27.htm">Acts 21:27-31</a> When the seven days were almost over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, / 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. ... <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30</a> The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them. <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Acts 23:1-5</a> Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.” / At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. / Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit here to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck.” ... <a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1-3</a> Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: / “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/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/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/14-19.htm">Acts 14:19</a> Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5-8</a> The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people. / But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here, / and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” ... <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/19-33.htm">Acts 19:33-34</a> The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people. / But when they realized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” <a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Acts 21:11</a> Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and sought him,<a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Acts 25:15</a> About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him.<a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Acts 24:1</a> And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.<a href="/job/31-31.htm">Job 31:31</a> If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! we cannot be satisfied.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/acts/21-12.htm">Besought</a> <a href="/acts/24-19.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/16-30.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/acts/10-40.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/acts/23-14.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Representations</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Statements</a> <a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Urged</a> <a href="/acts/20-21.htm">Urging</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Besought</a> <a href="/acts/25-5.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">High</a> <a href="/galatians/1-16.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/acts/25-8.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/romans/1-19.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/28-10.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Representations</a> <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Statements</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Urged</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Urging</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>where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. The chief priests and Jewish leaders were the religious and political authorities in Jerusalem. Their role was significant in maintaining the religious order and interpreting the Law of Moses. The Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, was often involved in such legal matters. This setting reflects the ongoing tension between the early Christian movement and Jewish authorities. Paul, a former Pharisee, was seen as a threat due to his teachings about Jesus Christ, which challenged traditional Jewish beliefs. The presentation of their case against Paul indicates a formal legal proceeding, highlighting the seriousness of their accusations. This event occurs in Caesarea, a significant Roman administrative center, underscoring the intersection of Jewish and Roman legal systems.They urged Festus Festus, the Roman governor, had recently succeeded Felix. His role was to maintain order and administer justice in the province of Judea. The Jewish leaders' urging of Festus demonstrates their determination to have Paul condemned. This reflects the political maneuvering often necessary in Roman provinces, where local leaders sought favor with Roman authorities. The urgency in their request suggests their fear of Paul's influence and the spread of Christianity. Festus's involvement is crucial, as Roman governors had the authority to enforce capital punishment, which the Jewish leaders could not do under Roman rule. This interaction highlights the complex dynamics between Roman authority and Jewish leadership during this period.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/chief_priests_and_jewish_leaders.htm">Chief Priests and Jewish Leaders</a> These were the religious authorities in Jerusalem who were responsible for maintaining the Jewish law and traditions. They were often in conflict with early Christians, whom they saw as a threat to their authority and teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> Formerly known as Saul, Paul was a Pharisee who converted to Christianity and became one of its most fervent apostles. He was known for his missionary journeys and his letters to various churches, which form a significant part of the New Testament. 3. <a href="/topical/f/festus.htm">Festus</a> Porcius Festus was the Roman governor of Judea, succeeding Felix. He was responsible for maintaining order and administering Roman law in the region. Festus is a key figure in the legal proceedings against Paul. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The holy city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims. It was the center of Jewish religious life and the location of the Temple. In the context of Acts, it is where the Jewish leaders were based and where they plotted against Paul. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_case_against_paul.htm">The Case Against Paul</a> The Jewish leaders were presenting their accusations against Paul, seeking to have him condemned. This was part of a larger series of trials and hearings that Paul faced as he defended his faith and mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_persistence_of_opposition.htm">The Persistence of Opposition</a> Just as Paul faced continuous opposition from religious leaders, Christians today may encounter resistance when standing firm in their faith. It is important to remain steadfast and trust in God's plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_authority.htm">The Role of Authority</a> Festus, as a Roman governor, represents secular authority. Christians are called to respect and engage with governmental systems while maintaining their ultimate allegiance to God. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legal_defense.htm">The Importance of Legal Defense</a> Paul’s legal defense serves as a reminder of the importance of being prepared to give a reasoned account of our faith, as encouraged in <a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a>. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Despite the opposition, God used Paul's trials to further the spread of the Gospel. Believers can trust that God is sovereign and can use difficult circumstances for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer_and_community_support.htm">The Power of Prayer and Community Support</a> In times of trial, the support of fellow believers and prayer is crucial. The early church often gathered to pray for those facing persecution, as seen in <a href="/bsb/acts/12.htm">Acts 12</a>.<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_do_gospel_trial_accounts_contradict_law.htm">Why do the Gospel accounts of Jesus' trial contradict Jewish and Roman legal procedures?</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/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/why_does_festus_trust_jewish_leaders'_claims.htm">Why does Festus, mentioned in Acts 25:9-11, appear to rely so heavily on the Jewish leaders' accusations instead of conducting a thorough investigation himself?</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>(2) Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews . . .--Some of the best MSS. give the plural, "the chief priests." It is clear that they hoped to take advantage of the newness of Festus to his office. He was likely enough, they thought, to accept their statements and to yield to the pressure of those who had shown themselves powerful enough to bring about his predecessor's recall. And they have not forgotten their old tactics. Once again priests and scribes are ready to avail themselves of the weapon of the assassin. Possibly Festus had heard from Felix or Lysias, or others, of the former plot, and took care to be on his guard against this, and so the conspirators were again baffled.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - And for then, A.V.; chief priests for high priest, A.V. and T.R.; principal men for chief, A.V.; and they besought for and besought, A.V. Chief priests; as in ver. 15 and <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30</a>. But the reading of the T.R., "the high priest," is more in accordance with <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Acts 24:1</a>, and is approved by Alford. The high priest at this time was no longer Ananias, but Ismael the son of Phabi, who was appointed by King Agrippa towards the close of Felix's government (Josephus, 'Ant. Jud.,' 20. 8:8). He went to Rome to appeal to Nero about the wall which the Jews had built to screen the temple from being overlooked, and which Agrippa had ordered to be pulled down; and being detained at Rome as a hostage, he was succeeded in the high priesthood by Joseph Cabi the son of Simon. We may feel sure that on this occasion he was present before Festus, for he had not yet gone to Rome. Informed him (ἐνεφάνισαν); see <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Acts 24:1</a>, note. The principal men of the Jews (οἱ πρῶτοι). In ver. 15 Festus speaks of them as οἱ πρεσβύτεροι. The question arises as to whether the two phrases are identical in their meaning. Meyer thinks that the πρῶτοι includes leading men who were not elders, i.e. not Sanhedrists. Josephus calls the leading Jews of Caesarea οἱ πρωτεύοντες τῶν Ἰουδαίων ('Ant. Jud.,' 20. 8:9). <a href="/commentaries/acts/25-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[where] 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. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <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. chief priests ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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. leaders πρῶτοι (prōtoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. presented their case ἐνεφάνισάν (enephanisan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1718.htm">Strong's 1718: </a> To make visible (manifest); hence: I report (inform) against; pass: I appear before. From emphanes; to exhibit or disclose. against 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). Paul. Παύλου (Paulou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. They καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. urged παρεκάλουν (parekaloun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. [Festus] 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. 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