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A Proactive Governor
Commentators explain that Festus, the new Roman governor, acted swiftly. After arriving in the administrative capital of Caesarea, he went to Jerusalem, the Jewish religious and cultural center, within three days. This was a strategic move to immediately engage with the nation's leaders and understand the tense political situation he had inherited.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 25:1
18th Century
Theologian
CHAPTER 25
Now when Festus was come. (See Barnes on Acts 24:27).
Into the province. The province of Judea; for Jude…
AT Robertson
On Acts 25:1
Having come into the province (επιβας τη επαρχεια). Second aorist active participle of επιβαινω, to set foot upon. Literally, "Hav…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 25:1
19th Century
Bishop
After three days he ascended . . .—Better, he went up. (See Note on Acts 24:1.)
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 25:1
19th Century
Preacher
Porcius Festus had been appointed governor in place of Felix. Felix had left Paul a prisoner to please the Jews, although he would have been willin…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 25:1
For the Jewish population of Palestine, Porcius Festus was a welcome successor to Felix. Nothing is known of him before he assumed the governorship…
John Calvin
On Acts 25:1
16th Century
Theologian
Then when Festus. The second action is described in this place, in which Paul has as hard a combat and is in no less danger than in the fi…
John Gill
On Acts 25:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now when Festus was come into the province
Of Judea, which was a Roman province, over which he was made governor by …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 25:1–12
17th Century
Minister
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…