Howbeit (μεν ουν). No antithesis expressed, though Page considers δε in verse 6 to be one. They probably argued that it was easier…

But Festus answered, etc. What led Festus to refuse their request is not known. It is probable, however, that he was aware that Paul was a…

Whether Festus suspected their real reason for being so anxious for him to send for Paul, we cannot tell; but, at any rate, their scheme was once m…

Unwittingly, Festus overturned their plans by inviting the Jewish leaders to return with him to Caesarea and press charges against Paul there. Evid…

But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea ,
&c.] Or that he was kept there, and was in proper custod…

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…