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Acts 25:20

King James Version (KJV)

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And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked [him] whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.

Acts 25:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 25:20

Theological / Devotional

I doubted. Festus confesses his ignorance of Jewish beliefs and customs. In Jerusalem, the headquarters of Judaism, it would presumably be easier to ascertain the facts of religious questions (see on v. 9). But Paul had refused to go to Jerusalem (see on v. 10). When Paul went to Rome it would be necessary for Festus to send with him a report on his case, and Agrippa, an informed Jew, could assist the procurator in knowing what to say. Also, this request to Agrippa carried with it an implied compliment that would be of value to Festus in future relations with Agrippa.

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