Acts 25:3

begging the favor of him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem; for they were preparing an ambush to kill him by the way.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

2And the high-priest and principal men among the Jews, appeared before him against Paul, and made application to him,

4But Festus answered, that Paul was in custody at Cesarea, and that he himself should go thither soon.

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Cross References

Luke 23:8And Herod, when he saw Jesus, was very glad; for he had of a long time been desirous to see Him, because he had heard much of Him, and he hoped to see some miracle wrought by Him.

Acts 9:2that if he should find any of this persuasion, 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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