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Agrippa said to Festus, "This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar."
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Vindicated by a King
Commentators agree that King Agrippa's statement is the final, official confirmation of Paul's innocence. Luke includes this to show his readers that Paul, and by extension Christianity, was not guilty of any crime against Rome and posed no political threat.
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18th Century
Theologian
Then said Agrippa to Festus, etc. This is a full declaration of Agrippa's conviction that Paul was innocent. It is also an instance where …
This man might have been set at liberty (Απολελυσθα εδυνατο ο ανθρωπος ουτος). Conclusion of the second class condition (determine…
19th Century
Bishop
This man might have been set at liberty . . .—The decision Agrippa reached showed the wisdom of the course St. Paul had t…
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But it was not God's purpose that Paul should be set free; he must go to Rome, and must there, before the emperor himself, bear witness which he co…
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…
17th Century
Pastor
Then said Agrippa unto Festus As declaring his sense, and by way of advice and counsel; but not as determining anyth…
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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.…