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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/25.htm">New International Version</a> When I went to Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him and asked that he be condemned. <a href="/nlt/acts/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> When I was in Jerusalem, the leading priests and Jewish elders pressed charges against him and asked me to condemn him. <a href="/esv/acts/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> and when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews laid out their case against him, asking for a sentence of condemnation against him. <a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> While I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders of the Jews presented their case and requested a judgment against him. <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> concerning whom, on my having been in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews made a presentation, asking judgment against him, <a href="/kjv/acts/25.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/acts/25.htm">New King James Version</a> about whom the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, when I was in Jerusalem, asking for a judgment against him. <a href="/nasb_/acts/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and when I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him, asking for a sentence of condemnation against him. <a href="/nasb/acts/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> and when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him, asking for a sentence of condemnation against him. <a href="/nasb77/acts/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him, asking for a sentence of condemnation upon him. <a href="/lsb/acts/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him, asking for a sentence of condemnation against him. <a href="/amp/acts/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews [told me about him and] brought charges against him, petitioning for a sentence of condemnation against him. <a href="/csb/acts/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews presented their case and asked that he be condemned. <a href="/hcsb/acts/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews presented their case and asked for a judgment against him. <a href="/asv/acts/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for sentence against him. <a href="/cev/acts/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and when I went to Jerusalem, the chief priests and the Jewish leaders came and asked me to find him guilty. <a href="/erv/acts/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for sentence against him. <a href="/gwt/acts/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When I went to Jerusalem, the chief priests and the Jewish leaders brought me some information about him and asked me to condemn him. <a href="/gnt/acts/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> and when I went to Jerusalem, the Jewish chief priests and elders brought charges against him and asked me to condemn him. <a href="/isv/acts/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> When I went to Jerusalem, the high priests and the Jewish elders informed me about him and asked me to condemn him. <a href="/msb/acts/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> While I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders of the Jews presented their case and requested a judgment against him. <a href="/net/acts/25.htm">NET Bible</a> When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me about him, asking for a sentence of condemnation against him. <a href="/nheb/acts/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the Jewish elders informed me, asking for a sentence against him. <a href="/wbt/acts/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</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="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> about whom, when I went to Jerusalem, the High Priests and the Elders of the Jews made representations to me, begging that sentence might be pronounced against him. <a href="/web/acts/25.htm">World English Bible</a> about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a sentence against him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> about whom, in my being at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews laid information, asking a decision against him, <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> concerning whom, on my having been in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews made a presentation, asking judgment against him, <a href="/ylt/acts/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> about whom, in my being at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews laid information, asking a decision against him, <a href="/slt/acts/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> About whom, I being at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews exhibited, asking judgment against him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests, and the ancients of the Jews, came unto me, desiring condemnation against him. <a href="/cpdv/acts/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> When I was at Jerusalem, the leaders of the priests and the elders of the Jews came to me about him, asking for condemnation against him. <a href="/nabre/acts/25.htm">New American Bible</a> When I was in Jerusalem the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him and demanded his condemnation. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me about him and asked for a sentence against him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when I was in Jerusalem, the high priests and the elders of the Jews informed me about him, and asked to have judgment against him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “When I was in Jerusalem, The Chief Priests and Elders of the Jews informed me of him and requested that I make a judgment of him for them.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> concerning whom, when I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders of the Jews informed me, asking for judgment against him. <a href="/godbey/acts/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> concerning whom, I being in Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders of the Jews appeared before me, asking condemnation against him; <a href="/haweis/acts/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> against whom when I was at Jerusalem, the high-priest and the elders of the Jews appeared, desiring judgment against him. <a href="/mace/acts/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and senators of the Jews made their appearance, and demanded to have justice against him. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> about whom, when I went to Jerusalem, the High Priests and the Elders of the Jews made representations to me, begging that sentence might be pronounced against him. <a href="/worrell/acts/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> concerning whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the high priests and elders of the Jews gave information, asking for sentence against him: <a href="/worsley/acts/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews appeared in court, desiring judgement against him. <a href="/parallel/acts/25-15.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=8390" 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">Festus Consults King Agrippa</a> …14Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison. 15<a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">While I</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenou (V-APM-GMS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">was</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.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2414.htm" title="2414: Hierosolyma (N-ANP) -- The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma">Jerusalem,</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/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyteroi (Adj-NMP) -- Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian presbyter.">elders</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.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews</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/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."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/154.htm" title="154: aitoumenoi (V-PPM-NMP) -- To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.">and requested</a> <a href="/greek/2613.htm" title="2613: katadikēn (N-AFS) -- To condemn, pass sentence upon. From kata and a derivative of dike; to adjudge against, i.e. Pronounce guilty.">a judgment</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.">him.</a> 16I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.…<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/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/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/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="/matthew/27-1.htm">Matthew 27:1-2</a> When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death. / They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor. <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Mark 15:1</a> Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. <a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Luke 23:1-2</a> Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate. / And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” <a href="/john/18-28.htm">John 18:28-30</a> Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover. / So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?” / “If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.” <a href="/1_samuel/24-9.htm">1 Samuel 24:9</a> and said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men who say, ‘Look, David intends to harm you’? <a href="/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10-13</a> But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ‘You have cursed both God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.” / So the elders and nobles who lived in Naboth’s city did as Jezebel had instructed in the letters she had written to them. / They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people. ... <a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Psalm 31:13</a> For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life. <a href="/psalms/35-11.htm">Psalm 35:11</a> Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about. <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Psalm 109:2-3</a> For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. / They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. <a href="/jeremiah/18-18.htm">Jeremiah 18:18</a> Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him.when.<a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Acts 25:1-3</a> Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem… <a href="/esther/3-9.htm">Esther 3:9</a> If it please the king, let it be written that they may be destroyed: and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to the hands of those that have the charge of the business, to bring it into the king's treasuries.<a href="/luke/18-3.htm">Luke 18:3-5</a> And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/21-12.htm">Begging</a> <a href="/acts/25-11.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/acts/25-2.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/john/5-24.htm">Condemnation</a> <a href="/john/16-11.htm">Condemned</a> <a href="/acts/21-25.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/acts/25-2.htm">High</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Information</a> <a href="/acts/25-2.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/25-12.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">ons</a> <a href="/acts/25-2.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Pronounced</a> <a href="/acts/25-2.htm">Representations</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Requesting</a> <a href="/luke/23-23.htm">Requiring</a> <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/acts/15-19.htm">Sentence</a> <a href="/acts/25-5.htm">Statement</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Begging</a> <a href="/acts/25-18.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/romans/3-8.htm">Condemnation</a> <a href="/romans/3-7.htm">Condemned</a> <a href="/acts/25-21.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/acts/27-43.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">High</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-23.htm">Information</a> <a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/acts/25-20.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/25-24.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/25-17.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">ons</a> <a href="/acts/26-10.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/romans/2-13.htm">Pronounced</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-23.htm">Representations</a> <a href="/romans/1-10.htm">Requesting</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-16.htm">Requiring</a> <a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Sentence</a> <a href="/acts/28-25.htm">Statement</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>While I was in Jerusalem This phrase indicates the location where the events are taking place. Jerusalem is a central city in biblical history, known as the religious and political heart of Israel. It is significant as the site of the Temple, the center of Jewish worship. The mention of Jerusalem highlights the importance of the events, as decisions made here often had far-reaching implications. Historically, Jerusalem was a place of pilgrimage and a hub for Jewish leaders, making it a strategic location for presenting legal cases.the chief priests and elders of the Jews The chief priests and elders were part of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish council and court in Jerusalem. The chief priests were responsible for temple rituals and sacrifices, while the elders were respected leaders within the community. This group held significant religious and social influence. Their involvement underscores the seriousness of the charges against Paul, as they were the primary authorities in Jewish religious matters. This reflects the tension between the early Christian movement and Jewish leadership, as seen throughout the Acts of the Apostles.presented their case The phrase indicates a formal legal proceeding. In the context of Roman governance, presenting a case involved bringing accusations before a Roman official. This reflects the legal rights and processes available to Jewish leaders under Roman rule. The case against Paul was not just a religious dispute but had legal implications that required Roman intervention. This aligns with the broader narrative in Acts, where Paul often finds himself defending his faith and actions before both Jewish and Roman authorities.and requested a judgment against him The Jewish leaders sought a legal decision from the Roman governor, Festus, against Paul. This request for judgment highlights the severity of their accusations, as they were seeking a formal condemnation. In the Roman legal system, such a request could lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment or execution. This reflects the intense opposition Paul faced from Jewish authorities, who viewed his teachings as a threat to their religious traditions. The request for judgment also illustrates the complex interplay between Jewish law and Roman authority, a recurring theme in the New Testament.<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, facing accusations from Jewish leaders. 2. <a href="/topical/c/chief_priests_and_elders.htm">Chief Priests and Elders</a> - Jewish religious leaders who are accusing Paul and seeking a judgment against him. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> - The city where the accusations against Paul were presented to the Roman authorities. 4. <a href="/topical/f/festus.htm">Festus</a> - The Roman governor who succeeded Felix and is handling Paul's case. 5. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> - The location where Paul is being held and where Festus is based.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_opposition.htm">The Reality of Opposition</a> Believers should expect opposition when standing for the truth of the Gospel, as seen in Paul's experience. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Even in legal and personal trials, God is sovereign and can use these situations for His purposes, as He did with Paul. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_accusations.htm">Integrity in Accusations</a> Like Paul, Christians should maintain integrity and faithfulness when falsely accused, trusting in God's justice. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_authorities.htm">The Role of Authorities</a> Understanding the role of secular authorities in God's plan can help believers navigate legal and societal challenges. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> Paul's perseverance under pressure serves as an example for believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite challenges.<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/ezra_10_15__why_few_oppose_this_action.htm">Ezra 10:15 - Why are only a few individuals mentioned as opposing this course of action, despite its obvious moral and social implications?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_paul_allow_more_freedoms_later.htm">Acts 15:22-29 - If this decree was universally binding, why do Paul's later writings seem to allow more freedoms than this letter implies?</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/how_to_verify_acts_15's_historicity.htm">Acts 15:1 - How can we verify the historicity of this Jerusalem Council when non-biblical sources are silent on such a pivotal event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - Asking for sentence for desiring to have judgment, A.V. and T.R. The chief priests (ver. 2, note). Informed me (see above, ver. 2, and <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Acts 24:1</a>, note). <a href="/commentaries/acts/25-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>While I μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. was γενομένου (genomenou) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. in 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, Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2414.htm">Strong's 2414: </a> The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma 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. elders πρεσβύτεροι (presbyteroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4245.htm">Strong's 4245: </a> Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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. Jews 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. presented their case ἐνεφάνισαν (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. [and] requested 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 judgment καταδίκην (katadikēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2613.htm">Strong's 2613: </a> To condemn, pass sentence upon. From kata and a derivative of dike; to adjudge against, i.e. Pronounce guilty. 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). him. 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. 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