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A Demand for Due Process
Festus denies the Jewish leaders' request to bring Paul to Jerusalem, instead insisting on a proper trial in his jurisdiction of Caesarea. Commentators explain that by inviting the 'men of power' to make the accusation, Festus was demanding the actual leaders, not hired representatives, to formally press charges. This adherence to Roman legal procedure ultimately foiled the plot to ambush and kill Paul.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 25:5
18th Century
Theologian
Which among you are able. Enjoy all the advantages of a just trial, and exhibit your accusations with all the learning and talent in your …
AT Robertson
On Acts 25:5
Them therefore which are of power among you (ο ουν εν υμιν δυνατο). "The mighty ones among you," "the men of power" (δυνατο) and a…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 25:5
19th Century
Bishop
Let them . . . which among you are able.—The adjective is probably used, as in 1 Corinthians 1:26, Revelation 6:15,…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 25:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 25:5
Unwittingly, Festus overturned their plans by inviting the Jewish leaders to return with him to Caesarea and press charges against Paul there. Evid…
John Calvin
On Acts 25:5
16th Century
Theologian
Those, therefore. This is, word for word in the Greek, literally, 'Those who are mighty or able'; yet he means those for whom it is conven…
John Gill
On Acts 25:5
17th Century
Pastor
Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able
Who are at leisure, can spare time, and to whom it will be con…
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…