Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 25:3 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Acts 25:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 25 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.”
Acts 25:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 25:3
The Jewish leaders desired favour against him (aitoumenoi charin, αἰτούμενοι χάριν)—literally 'requesting a favor,' revealing manipulation disguised as reasonable request. Their supposed desire for justice masked murderous intent: laying wait in the way to kill him (enedran poiountes, ἐνέδραν ποιοῦντες, making an ambush). This renewed assassination plot, two years after the first conspiracy (Acts 23:12-15), demonstrates satanic persistence in opposing Paul's Roman testimony. The leaders' willingness to violate both Torah and Roman law while claiming religious authority exposes complete moral b...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 25:3
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“some of the Jews banded together”
“Yahweh”
“Let this man”
“from the noisy crowd of the ones doing evil;”
“and as some affirm that we say)”
“that if he found any who were of the Way”
“Whatever you shall ask of me, I will give you, up to half of my kingdom.”
“Come”