Acts 25:2

And the chief priests and the head men of the Jews made representations to him concerning Paul.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him,

In Context

1And when Festus arrived at Caesarea, he, after three days, went up to Jerusalem.

3And they petitioned him, asking of him the favor, that he would send for him to come to Jerusalem; they placing an ambush to slay him by the way.

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Cross References

Acts 25:15And when I was at Jerusalem, the: chief priests and the Elders of the Jews informed me respecting him, and desired that I would pass judgment upon him in their favor.

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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