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They brought many serious charges against him, but they could not prove them. <a href="/nlt/acts/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> When Paul arrived, the Jewish leaders from Jerusalem gathered around and made many serious accusations they couldn’t prove. <a href="/esv/acts/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> When he had arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many and serious charges against him that they could not prove. <a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove. <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he having arrived, the Jews having come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many and weighty charges, which they were not able to prove. <a href="/kjv/acts/25.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/acts/25.htm">New King James Version</a> When he had come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood about and laid many serious complaints against Paul, which they could not prove, <a href="/nasb_/acts/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> After Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many, and serious, charges against him which they could not prove, <a href="/nasb/acts/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> After Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many and serious charges against him which they could not prove, <a href="/nasb77/acts/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And after he had arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many and serious charges against him which they could not prove; <a href="/lsb/acts/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And after Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many and serious charges against him which they could not prove, <a href="/amp/acts/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges against him which they were not able to prove, <a href="/csb/acts/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When he arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him and brought many serious charges that they were not able to prove. <a href="/hcsb/acts/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When he arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him and brought many serious charges that they were not able to prove, <a href="/asv/acts/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he was come, the Jews that had come down from Jerusalem stood round about him, bringing against him many and grievous charges which they could not prove; <a href="/cev/acts/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As soon as Paul came in, the leaders from Jerusalem crowded around him and said he was guilty of many serious crimes. But they could not prove anything. <a href="/erv/acts/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he was come, the Jews which had come down from Jerusalem stood round about him, bringing against him many and grievous charges, which they could not prove; <a href="/gwt/acts/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Paul entered the room, the Jews who had come from Jerusalem surrounded him. They made a lot of serious accusations that they couldn't prove. <a href="/gnt/acts/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come from Jerusalem stood around him and started making many serious charges against him, which they were not able to prove. <a href="/isv/acts/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Paul arrived, the Jewish leaders who had come down from Jerusalem surrounded him and began bringing a number of serious charges against him that they couldn't prove. <a href="/msb/acts/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, laying against Paul many serious charges that they could not prove. <a href="/net/acts/25.htm">NET Bible</a> When he arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they were not able to prove. <a href="/nheb/acts/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When he had come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing against him many and grievous charges which they could not prove, <a href="/wbt/acts/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he had come, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem stood around, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove; <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Upon Paul's arrival, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood round him, and brought many grave charges against him which they were unable to substantiate. <a href="/web/acts/25.htm">World English Bible</a> When he had come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing against him many and grievous charges which they could not prove, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he having come, there stood around the Jews who have come down from Jerusalem—many and weighty charges they are bringing against Paul, which they were not able to prove, <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he having arrived, the Jews having come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many and weighty charges, which they were not able to prove. <a href="/ylt/acts/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he having come, there stood round about the Jews who have come down from Jerusalem -- many and weighty charges they are bringing against Paul, which they were not able to prove, <a href="/slt/acts/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he having come, the Jews having come down from Jerusalem stood round about, bringing many and heavy charges against Paul, which they could not prove.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who being brought, the Jews stood about him, who were come down from Jerusalem, objecting many and grievous causes, which they could not prove; <a href="/cpdv/acts/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when he had been brought, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, throwing out many serious accusations, none of which they were able to prove. <a href="/nabre/acts/25.htm">New American Bible</a> When he appeared, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem surrounded him and brought many serious charges against him, which they were unable to prove. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When he arrived, the Jews who had gone down from Jerusalem surrounded him, bringing many serious charges against him, which they could not prove.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when he was come, the Jews who had come from Jerusalem surrounded him, and brought against him many serious charges which they could not prove. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when he came, the Jews that descended from Jerusalem surrounded him and many Leaders had brought hard things against him, things that they were unable to demonstrate.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when he had come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around, and brought many and heavy accusations against Paul, which they were not able to prove, <a href="/godbey/acts/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he being present, the Jews having come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing against him charges many and heavy, which they were not able to prove. <a href="/haweis/acts/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And on his appearing, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem surrounded him, and laid many and heavy accusations against Paul, which they were not able to prove. <a href="/mace/acts/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when he appear'd, the Jews, who were come from Jerusalem presented themselves before Festus, and loaded Paul with abundance of accusations, which they were not able to prove. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Upon Paul's arrival, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood round him, and brought many grave charges against him which they were unable to substantiate. <a href="/worrell/acts/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, when he presented himself, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many and grievous charges, which they were not able to prove; <a href="/worsley/acts/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when he was come, the Jews that came down from Jerusalem, stood round about, bringing many heavy charges against Paul, which they were not able to prove: <a href="/parallel/acts/25-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=8303" 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> …6After spending no more than eight or ten days with them, Festus went down to Caesarea. The next day he sat on the judgment seat and ordered that Paul be brought in. 7<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/3854.htm" title="3854: paragenomenou (V-APM-GMS) -- From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly.">arrived,</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/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaioi (Adj-NMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews</a> <a href="/greek/2597.htm" title="2597: katabebēkotes (V-RPA-NMP) -- To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.">who had come down</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/2414.htm" title="2414: Hierosolymōn (N-GNP) -- The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/greek/4026.htm" title="4026: periestēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From peri and histemi; to stand all around, i.e. to be a bystander, or to keep away from.">stood around</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/2702.htm" title="2702: katapherontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- From kata and phero; to bear down, i.e. overcome; specially, to cast a vote.">bringing</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polla (Adj-ANP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/926.htm" title="926: barea (Adj-ANP) -- Heavy, weighty, burdensome, lit. and met; violent, oppressive. From the same as baros; weighty, i.e. burdensome, grave.">serious</a> <a href="/greek/157.htm" title="157: aitiōmata (N-ANP) -- A charge, accusation. From a derivative of aitia; a thing charged.">charges</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ha (RelPro-ANP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">that</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/2480.htm" title="2480: ischyon (V-IIA-3P) -- To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. From ischus; to have force.">they could not</a> <a href="/greek/584.htm" title="584: apodeixai (V-ANA) -- From apo and deiknuo; to show off, i.e. Exhibit; figuratively, to demonstrate, i.e. Accredit.">prove.</a> 8Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.”…<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/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/24-13.htm">Acts 24:13</a> Nor can they prove to you any of their charges against me. <a href="/acts/6-13.htm">Acts 6:13-14</a> where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. / For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.” <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Acts 21:28</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.” <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 24:1-2</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. <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 28:17-18</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. <a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-61</a> Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” <a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Mark 14:55-56</a> Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. / For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. <a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Luke 23:2</a> 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/18-29.htm">John 18:29-30</a> 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_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/27-12.htm">Psalm 27:12</a> Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. <a href="/psalms/35-11.htm">Psalm 35:11</a> Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.and laid.<a href="/acts/25-24.htm">Acts 25:24</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="/acts/21-28.htm">Acts 21:28</a> Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.<a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5,6,13</a> For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/25-5.htm">Able</a> <a href="/acts/20-18.htm">Arrival</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/acts/25-5.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Complaints</a> <a href="/acts/3-26.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Grievous</a> <a href="/acts/25-6.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/25-2.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/25-6.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Paul's</a> <a href="/acts/24-13.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Round</a> <a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Serious</a> <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Sorts</a> <a href="/acts/25-2.htm">Statements</a> <a href="/acts/24-21.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-6.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/acts/22-11.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/luke/17-2.htm">Weighty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Able</a> <a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Arrival</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/numbers/14-27.htm">Complaints</a> <a href="/romans/3-13.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">Grievous</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/25-8.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/25-8.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Paul's</a> <a href="/acts/26-19.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/acts/26-13.htm">Round</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Serious</a> <a href="/romans/1-29.htm">Sorts</a> <a href="/romans/1-29.htm">Statements</a> <a href="/acts/25-18.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/romans/3-5.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/acts/27-15.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-10.htm">Weighty</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'; 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Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, is now in a precarious position, having been brought to trial. The Greek word for "arrived" (παραγίνομαι, paraginomai) implies a formal appearance, often used in legal contexts. This highlights the gravity of the situation and the official nature of the proceedings. Paul's arrival is not just a physical presence but a significant moment in the unfolding of God's plan for the spread of the Gospel.the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem The phrase indicates the geographical and cultural context. Jerusalem, the center of Jewish religious life, is the origin of these accusers. The phrase "come down" reflects the topographical reality, as Jerusalem is situated on a hill. Historically, this group likely consisted of Jewish leaders or representatives of the Sanhedrin, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges against Paul. Their journey from Jerusalem underscores the importance they placed on stopping Paul's ministry, which they saw as a threat to their religious authority.stood around him This phrase paints a vivid picture of the scene. The Greek word for "stood" (περίστημι, peristēmi) suggests a surrounding or encircling, which can imply intimidation or pressure. Paul is physically and metaphorically surrounded by his accusers, highlighting his isolation and the hostility he faces. This imagery is reminiscent of other biblical figures who stood firm in the face of opposition, drawing a parallel to the trials faced by prophets and Jesus Himself.bringing many serious charges The term "serious charges" (αἰτία, aitia) indicates accusations of a grave nature. These were not trivial complaints but allegations that could potentially lead to severe consequences for Paul. The multiplicity of charges ("many") suggests a concerted effort to overwhelm Paul and the judicial process. Historically, these charges likely included accusations of blasphemy, sedition, and defiling the temple, reflecting the deep-seated animosity and fear of Paul's influence.that they could not prove This phrase is crucial, as it reveals the lack of evidence behind the accusations. The Greek word for "prove" (παρίστημι, paristēmi) means to present or substantiate. Despite the seriousness of the charges, the accusers fail to provide the necessary proof. This highlights the integrity and innocence of Paul, as well as the divine protection over his mission. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of truth and justice, themes that resonate throughout Scripture. The inability to prove the charges underscores the futility of opposing God's work, as His purposes will ultimately prevail.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Many and grievous complaints.--These were, we may well believe, of the same nature as those on which Tertullus had harangued. The line of St. Paul's defence indicates the three counts of the indictment. He had broken, it was alleged, the law of Israel, which Rome recognised as the religion of the province, and was therefore subject to the spiritual jurisdiction of the Sanhedrin; he had profaned the Temple; he was a disturber of the peace of the empire, and taught that there was another king than Nero.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Had come down for came down, A.V.; about him for about, A.V.; bringing against him for and laid... against Paul, A.V.; charges for complaints, A.V. Charges; αἰτιάματα, only here in the New Testament, and rare in classical Greek. The A.V. "complaints" means in older English exactly the same as "charges" or "accusations" (comp. "plaintiff"). <a href="/commentaries/acts/25-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Paul] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. arrived, παραγενομένου (paragenomenou) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3854.htm">Strong's 3854: </a> From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly. 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. Jews Ἰουδαῖοι (Ioudaioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. who had come down καταβεβηκότες (katabebēkotes) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2597.htm">Strong's 2597: </a> To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. Jerusalem Ἱεροσολύμων (Hierosolymōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2414.htm">Strong's 2414: </a> The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma stood around περιέστησαν (periestēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4026.htm">Strong's 4026: </a> From peri and histemi; to stand all around, i.e. to be a bystander, or to keep away from. him, αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. bringing καταφέροντες (katapherontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2702.htm">Strong's 2702: </a> From kata and phero; to bear down, i.e. overcome; specially, to cast a vote. many πολλὰ (polla) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. serious βαρέα (barea) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_926.htm">Strong's 926: </a> Heavy, weighty, burdensome, lit. and met; violent, oppressive. From the same as baros; weighty, i.e. burdensome, grave. charges αἰτιώματα (aitiōmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> A charge, accusation. From a derivative of aitia; a thing charged. that ἃ (ha) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. they could not ἴσχυον (ischyon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2480.htm">Strong's 2480: </a> To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. From ischus; to have force. prove. ἀποδεῖξαι (apodeixai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_584.htm">Strong's 584: </a> From apo and deiknuo; to show off, i.e. Exhibit; figuratively, to demonstrate, i.e. Accredit. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 25:7 When he had come the Jews who (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/25-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 25:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 25:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/25-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 25:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 25:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>