Asking favour against him (αιτουμενο χαριν κατ' αυτου). A favour to themselves (middle voice), not to Paul, but "against" (κατ', d…

And desired favour against him. They desired the favour of Festus so that they could accomplish their wicked purpose against Paul.

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They had been foiled in their previous attempt to assassinate the apostle, but their malice led them to try again to put him to death in that despi…

Counting on the new governor’s inexperience, the Jewish authorities urged Festus to transfer Paul’s case to Jerusalem for trial. They were hoping t…

And desired favour against him
Paul; they asked what would be a favour to them, and a prejudice to him: or "of him",…

See how restless malice is. Persecutors consider it a special favor to have their malice satisfied. Preaching Christ, the end of the law, was no of…