Bible Commentary

And desired favor against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him. 3. and desired favour against him ] i.e. they begged that their case might have some special consideration. They were many and rich; the accused man was alone and an obscure person, and it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 25:3”

Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him, 2. Then the high priest ] R. V. “And the chief priests.” For the best MSS. give the plural. No doubt Ananias, as before, was the leader of the accusation, but he got others of his own class … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 25:2”

Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem. Act 25:1-12. Arrival of Festus. Paul’s cause heard before him. Paul appeals to the Emperor 1. Now when Festus was come into the province ] This may either mean “when he had reached Csarea,” to which, as the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 25:1”

But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. 27. But after two years ] More literally the Rev. Ver. “But when two years were fulfilled;” and it may be that St Luke would indicate by his expression, that it was not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 24:27”

He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the more often, and communed with him. 26. He hoped also ( Rev. Ver. withal) that money should have been ( R. V. would be) given him of Paul ] He had heard … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 24:26”

And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. 25. And as he reasoned and judgment [ R. V. the judgement] to come ] It was to be no barren faith which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 24:25”

And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 24. And after certain days, when Felix came, &c.] To conform to the Greek more strictly, the Rev. Ver. reads “But after certain days, Felix came, &c.” It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 24:24”

And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let [him] have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him. 23. And he commanded a centurion ] The Greek noun has the article, therefore the Rev. Ver. gives “the centurion.” It might perhaps be one of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 24:23”

And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of [that] way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttmost of your matter. 22 27. Adjournment of the cause. Felix’s treatment of St Paul 22. having more perfect knowledge of that way ] Better … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 24:22”

Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day. 21. except it be for this one voice ] i.e. this exclamation or cry. From Act 23:6 we see that St Paul lifted up his voice, when … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 24:21”