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Acts 25:2

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 25:2

Verse 2 of 27

Scripture focus

Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him,

Acts 25:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 25:2

Theological / Devotional

High priest. Textual evidence attests (cf. p. 10) the reading “chief priests.” Ismael was now high priest, having recently been appointed by Agrippa II (Josephus Antiquities xx. 8. 8). Paul’s accusers intended to take advantage of Festus before he had time to see Jewish affairs in their true perspective.

Chief. Or, “leaders,” “principal men.” The most wealthy and notable Jews were members of the council, and for the most part were Sadducees. It seems to have been the Sadducees who, because they denied the resurrection, were chiefly responsible for pressing the charges against Paul (see on Acts 23:6-9; cf. on John 11:46).

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