Acts 25:5
“Therefore, those who can,” he said, “should go there with us. If there is something wrong with the man, you should accuse him.”
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4Festus answered that Paul was being held at Caesarea, and that he himself was going there soon.
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:11See, my father, see the corner of your robe in my hand. For the fact that I cut off the corner of your robe and did not kill you, you may know and see that there is no evil or treason in my hand, and I have not sinned against you, even though you hunt my life to take it.
John 18:29So Pilate went out to them and said, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?”
Acts 23:30Then it was made known to me that there was a plot against the man, so I immediately sent him to you, and instructed his accusers also to bring their charges against him in your presence. Farewell.”
Acts 25:16I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused had faced his accusers and had an opportunity to defend himself against the charges.
Acts 25:25I learned that he had done nothing worthy of death; but because he appealed to the emperor, I decided to send him.
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 →