Acts 25:7

When he came in the Jews that had come from Jerusalem surrounded him and brought many serious charges against him that they couldn't prove.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

6After staying there with them for no more than eight or ten days, Festus returned to Caesarea. The following day he took his seat as judge, and ordered that Paul be brought before him.

8Paul defended himself, telling them, “I have not sinned at all against the Jewish law, the Temple, or Caesar.”

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Cross References

Ezra 4:15and order a search of the royal archives. You will discover in these records that this is a rebellious city, damaging to kings and countries, having often risen up in revolt in the past. That is what led to this city being destroyed.

Psalms 27:12don't hand me over to them and their evil intentions, for they are making false accusations against me and threatening me with violence.

Matthew 5:11Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and accuse you of all kinds of evil things because of me.

Mark 15:3The chief priests kept on making many accusations against him.

Luke 23:10The chief priests and religious teachers stood there, angrily accusing him.

Acts 24:5We discovered that this man is a real pest, stirring up rebellions among Jews all over the world, a ringleader of the Nazarene sect.

Matthew Henry on Acts 25:2-13

Paul Arraigned before Festus; Paul's Fourth Defence; Paul Appeals to Cæsar. 1 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Cæsarea to Jerusalem. 2 Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him, 3 And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him. 4 But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Cæsarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither. 5 Let them therefore, said… Read the whole commentary →

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