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When they had withdrawn, they spoke one to another, saying, "This man does nothing worthy of death or of bonds."
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Innocent in Rome's Eyes
Commentators emphasize that this verdict from King Agrippa and Governor Festus was a crucial moment. It was the fourth official Roman declaration of Paul's innocence. Scholars note that Luke intentionally highlights this to show that Christianity was not a politically rebellious movement, but was found blameless under Roman law.
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18th Century
Theologian
This man does nothing worthy of death. This was the conclusion to which they had come, after hearing all that the Jews had to allege again…
They spake one to another (ελαλουν προς αλληλους). Imperfect active, describing the eager conversation of the dignitaries about Pa…
19th Century
Bishop
This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.—St. Luke obviously dwells on the witness thus given to St. Paul’s innocence. To us, kn…
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Preacher
He had impressed Agrippa most favourably, and it is quite clear that the King was not jesting with him; he was at least convinced that Paul had don…
Paul had had the last word, and his light touch at the end of his response evidently broke up the meeting. With it Agrippa dismissed the proceeding…
16th Century
They spoke together. Since Paul was acquitted by the judgment of them all, it brought great renown to the gospel.
And when Festus a…
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17th Century
Pastor
And when they were gone aside Into some apartment adjoining to the judgment hall.
they talked between …
Minister
It is fitting for us, on all occasions, to speak the words of truth and sobriety, and then we need not be troubled by the unjust criticisms of men.…