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A Demand for Condemnation
Commentators emphasize that the Jewish leaders were not seeking a fair trial. Scholars note the Greek term used implies a demand for a pre-determined sentence of condemnation, not merely a hearing. They wanted Festus to bypass justice and immediately condemn Paul, revealing the depth of their animosity.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 25:15
18th Century
Theologian
About whom, etc. Acts 25:1–5.
To have judgment against him. They have him condemned.
AT Robertson
On Acts 25:15
Informed (ενεφανισαν). Same word as in 23:15,22; 25:2 which see.
Asking for sentence against him (αιτουμεν…
Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 25:13–16
19th Century
Preacher
Festus must have felt profound contempt for the chief priests and elders of the Jews who clamored for Paul's death even before he had been tried, a…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 25:15
Festus told Agrippa how the Jewish leaders confronted him with Paul’s case when he first went to Jerusalem and that they had asked for Paul’s death…
John Gill
On Acts 25:15
17th Century
Pastor
About whom, when I was at Jerusalem
Quickly after he came to his government:
the chief priests an…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 25:13–27
17th Century
Minister
Agrippa had the government of Galilee. How many unjust and hasty judgments the Roman maxim (Acts 25:16) condemns! This heathen, guided …