Acts 25:2

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus

American Standard Version (1901)

And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they besought him,

Bible in Basic English

And the chief priests and the chief men of the Jews made statements against Paul,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the chief priests, and principal men of the Jews, went unto him against Paul: and they besought him,

Free Bible Version

The chief priests and Jewish leaders came to him and brought their charges against Paul.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then the high Priest, and the chiefe of the Iewes appeared before him against Paul: and they besought him,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Plain English Version

The bosses of the Jewish ceremonies and the other Jewish leaders talked to him there in Jerusalem. They blamed Paul and reckoned he did bad things.

Translation for Translators

In Jerusalem, the chief priests and other Jewish leaders formally told Festus about the things that they said that Paul had done that were wrong.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The chief priest and the prominent Jews brought accusations against Paul, and they urged him

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Then the high priest and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul, and they begged him,

Young's Literal Translation

and the chief priest and the principal men of the Jews made manifest to him [the things] against Paul, and were calling on him,

Context

Paul’s Trial before Festus

¹Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem,²where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus³to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way.

Summary

In Acts 25:2, we see that the high priests and Jewish leaders bring charges against Paul before the Roman governor, Festus. This verse highlights the ongoing opposition and persecution faced by Paul as he continues to preach the Gospel. Despite facing false accusations and unjust treatment, Paul remains steadfast in his faith and commitment to sharing the message of Jesus Christ. This passage serves as a reminder of the challenges and hardships that believers may encounter when standing up for their faith, yet also showcases the resilience and courage that comes from trusting in God's strength and guidance.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The high priest - informed him against Paul - They supposed that as Felix, to please them, on the resignation of his government, had left Paul bound, so Festus, on the assumption of it, would, to please them, deliver him into their hand; but, as they wished this to be done under the color of justice, they exhibited a number of charges against Paul, which they hoped would appear to Festus a sufficient reason why a new trial should be granted; and he be sent to Jerusalem to take this trial. Their motive is mentioned in the succeeding verse.

Acts 25:2

Paul’s Trial before Festus

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus

American Standard Version (1901)

And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they besought him,

Bible in Basic English

And the chief priests and the chief men of the Jews made statements against Paul,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the chief priests, and principal men of the Jews, went unto him against Paul: and they besought him,

Free Bible Version

The chief priests and Jewish leaders came to him and brought their charges against Paul.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then the high Priest, and the chiefe of the Iewes appeared before him against Paul: and they besought him,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Plain English Version

The bosses of the Jewish ceremonies and the other Jewish leaders talked to him there in Jerusalem. They blamed Paul and reckoned he did bad things.

Translation for Translators

In Jerusalem, the chief priests and other Jewish leaders formally told Festus about the things that they said that Paul had done that were wrong.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The chief priest and the prominent Jews brought accusations against Paul, and they urged him

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Then the high priest and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul, and they begged him,

Young's Literal Translation

and the chief priest and the principal men of the Jews made manifest to him [the things] against Paul, and were calling on him,

Acts 25:2

Verse

Context

Paul’s Trial before Festus

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Acts 25:2

Paul’s Trial before Festus

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary