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Acts 25:7 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Acts 25:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 25 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.”
Acts 25:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 25:7
The Jews... stood round about—The Greek 'periestēsan' suggests a hostile encircling, creating an intimidating atmosphere. They brought many and grievous complaints (πολλὰ καὶ βαρέα αἰτιώματα, polla kai barea aitiōmata)—'many and weighty accusations'—language suggesting serious criminal charges, possibly capital offenses.Yet the devastating phrase: which they could not prove (ἀποδεῖξαι, apodeixai). Despite two years to prepare, coordinated efforts by powerful religious leaders, and numerical superiority, the accusers produced no evidence. This judicial failure exposes the emptiness of religious...
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Cross-References for Acts 25:7
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“Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.”
“King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, you see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews petitioned me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.,And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.,,,,,,,,”
“saying”
“an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world”
“vehemently accusing him.”
“for false witnesses have risen up against me”
“you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed”
“they found none. But at last two false witnesses came forward”
“and know that this city is a rebellious city”