Acts 25:15

When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews presented their case and asked for a judgment against him.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him.

In Context

14Since he was staying there for several days, Festus presented Paul's case to him, saying, “There is a man who was left as a prisoner by Felix.

16I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand anyone over for destruction before the accused faces his accusers and has an opportunity to make his defense concerning the charges.

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Cross References

Luke 18:3There was also a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

Acts 24:1Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with the elders and an attorney named Tertullus. They presented their case against Paul to the governor.

Matthew Henry on Acts 25:14-27

Agrippa's Visit to Festus; Paul Arraigned before Agrippa. 13 And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Cæsarea to salute Festus. 14 And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix: 15 About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him. 16 To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before… Read the whole commentary →

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