BibleTools
Acts 25:4
Compare all
2 aThen the1 high priest and the chief men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they petitioned him,  
3 asking a favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem—awhile they lay in ambush along the road to kill him.  
4 But Festus answered that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself was going there shortly.
5 “Therefore,” he said, “let those who have authority among you go down with me and accuse this man, to see aif there is any fault in him.”  
6 And when he had remained among them more than ten days, he went down to Caesarea. And the next day, sitting on the judgment seat, he commanded Paul to be brought.
Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
<< Acts 25:3   Acts 25:5 >>


Acts 25:4

Howbeit (men oun). No antithesis expressed, though Page considers de in verse Acts 25:6 to be one. They probably argued that it was easier for one man (Paul) to come to Jerusalem than for many to go down there. But Festus was clearly suspicious (verse Acts 25:6) and was wholly within his rights to insist that they make their charges in Caesarea where he held court.

Was kept in charge (threisqai). Present passive infinitive of threw in indirect assertion. oti with finite verb is more common after apokrinomai, but the infinitive with the accusative of general reference is proper as here (Robertson, Grammar, p. 1036).

Shortly (en taxei). In quickness, in speed. Old and common usage, seen already in Luke 18:8; Acts 12:7; Acts 22:18. Festus is clearly within his rights again since his stay in Caesarea had been so brief. He did go down in "eight or ten days" (verse Acts 25:6). Luke did not consider the matter important enough to be precise.




Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing Acts 25:4:

Acts 2:41
Acts 25:5

 

<< Acts 25:3   Acts 25:5 >>

DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.

Join 137,059+ readers

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning

Consistent Bible study is hard to start.

The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.

Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.

Close
E-mail This Page