Acts 25:3

Asking as a favour, that he would have him brought to Jerusalem, for they were planning an ambush to kill him along the way.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.

In Context

2Then the high priest and the chief men of the Jews brought to him charges against Paul, and begged him,

4But Festus answered, that Paul was being kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would soon depart for there.

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Cross References

Luke 23:8And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad: for he had long wanted to see him, because he had heard many things about him; and he hoped to see a miracle done by him.

Acts 9:2And asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

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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