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Festus said, "King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, you see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews petitioned me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.
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A Cry for Death
Commentators note the extreme hostility Paul faced. Festus reports that the Jewish leaders were not just accusing Paul but were "crying" or "yelling" for his execution. Scholars explain that the Greek grammar intensifies the demand that Paul "ought not to live any longer," revealing the depth of their hatred for the gospel message.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Have dealt with me. Have appeared before me, desiring me to try him. They have urged me to condemn him.
Crying out, and so…
Which are here present with us (ο συνπαροντες ημιν). Present articular participle of συνπαρειμ (only here in N.T.) with associativ…
19th Century
Anglican
Have dealt with me.—The general term, “held communication with me,” is chosen to cover the proposal of Acts 25:2-3, as well as the…
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Baptist
Festus made sure that the Jews would not be able to forget that they had demanded the death of a man who had not even been put on trial.
Festus opened the proceedings by turning the dignitaries’ attention to Paul with the words “You see this man!” After saying that he could not subst…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Festus said, King Agrippa He addressed himself to him in the first place, as being the principal person, and of …
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