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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 25:1

Now when Festus was come - See the notes on Acts 24:27.Into the province - The province of Judea; for Judea at that time was a Roman province.After three days - Having remained three days at Caesarea.He ascended - This was the usual language in describing a journey to Jerusalem. Thus, the English people speak of going up to London, because it is the capital. See the notes on Acts 15:1.To Jerusalem - The governors of Judea at this time usually resided at Caesarea; but as Jerusalem had been the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 25:1-3

Acts 25:1-3. When Festus was come into the province And had taken possession of the government; after three days he ascended from Cesarea The usual residence of the Roman governors; to Jerusalem The capital city; probably, both that he might gratify his curiosity in the sight of so celebrated a place, and also that he might there, as at the fountain-head, inform himself of the present state of their public affairs. Then the high- priest, &c., informed him against Paul In so long a... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 25:1-12

No hope of justice in Judea (25:1-12)When the new governor, Festus, arrived in Palestine, the Jews were quick to accuse Paul afresh. They no doubt thought that the new governor’s lack of experience in handling Jewish affairs would help them win a judgment against Paul (25:1-5).The trial before Festus was much the same as the one before Felix, but the confused Festus was not sure how to handle the case. He saw no reason why Paul should be in prison, yet he thought it wise to gain the goodwill of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 25:1

Festus. He was procurator only about two years (A.D. 60-62) when he died. Knowing the turbulence of the Jews, he wished to have the support of the priestly party. Hence his favour to them, in seeking to induce Paul to go to Jerusalem for trial, though Festus may not have known the reason of the request. Josephus commends him as a rooter-out of robbers and the Sicarii (Acts 21:38 ). See Wars, 11. xiv. 1. was come . Greek. epibaino. See Acts 20:18 . into = to. province . See Acts 23:34 .... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 25:1

Here are two defenses of Paul, one legal and formal, after which Paul appealed to Caesar, and the other formal enough, but without any legal significance. Nevertheless, we shall treat them as two separate defenses. Each is important and significant in its own right. The first of these was before the new governor Festus (Acts 25:1-12); the second was before Festus and his guests King Agrippa and his sister Bernice (Acts 25:23-27). All of the next chapter is taken up with Paul's address in the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 25:1

Acts 25:1. Now, when Festus was came, &c.— That is, When Festus entered upon his government, after three days he went up, &c. This was in conformity to the Roman law, and in order to make himself acquainted with the present state of their public affairs. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 25:1

1-3. Festus . . . after three days . . . ascended . . . to Jerusalem—to make himself acquainted with the great central city of his government without delay. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 25:1

Portius Festus was a more moderate and wise governor than Felix. [Note: Josephus, The Wars . . ., 2:14:1; Antiquities of . . ., 20:8:10-11.] We can see his wisdom in his decision to meet with the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem soon after he took office. The province in view was Syria, which contained Judea. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 25:1-5

Festus’ visit to Jerusalem 25:1-5 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 25:1-12

Paul’s defense before Festus 25:1-12This is the shortest of Paul’s five defenses that Luke documented. Paul made his five defenses to the Jewish mob on the Antonia Fortress stairway (Acts 22:1-21), to the Sanhedrin (Acts 23:1-6), to Felix (Acts 24:10-21), to Festus (Acts 25:8; Acts 25:10-11), and to Herod Agrippa II (Acts 26:1-26). This one is quite similar to Paul’s defense before Felix except that now the apostle appealed to the emperor."Luke’s apologetic purpose is to show that only when... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 25:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 25:1-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 25:1-12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 25:1

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 25:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 25:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 25:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 25:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 25:1-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 25:1-12

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