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Acts 25:9 Cross-References
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“But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?”
Acts 25:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 25:9
Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure (θέλων χάριν καταθέσθαι, thelōn charin katathesthai)—literally 'wishing to lay down favor.' Despite recognizing Paul's innocence, Festus immediately compromised judicial integrity for political expediency. The same corruption that characterized Felix now infected his successor. Roman justice, though superior to mob rule, remained vulnerable to political manipulation.His question—Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem?—was juridically absurd. The accused doesn't choose his venue; the magistrate determines jurisdiction. Festus's offer reveals willingness to abando...
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Cross-References for Acts 25:9
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“Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus”
“I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.”
“he proceeded to seize Peter also. This was during the days of unleavened bread.”
“wishing to please the multitude”
“that he would summon him to Jerusalem; plotting to kill him on the way.”