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about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a sentence against him.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
About whom, etc. Acts 25:1–5.
To have judgment against him. They have him condemned.
Informed (ενεφανισαν). Same word as in 23:15,22; 25:2 which see.
Asking for sentence against him (αιτουμεν…
19th Century
Baptist
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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the chief priests an…
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