Acts 25:24

Verse

Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Festus saith, King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, ye behold this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews made suit to me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.

Bible in Basic English

And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all those who are present here with us, you see this man, about whom all the Jews have made protests to me, at Jerusalem and in this place, saying that it is not right for him to be living any longer.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Festus saith: King Agrippa, and all ye men who are here present with us, you see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews dealt with me at Jerusalem, requesting and crying out that he ought not to live any longer.

Free Bible Version

“King Agrippa, and everyone who is present here with us,” Festus began, “you see before you this man whom all the Jewish people, both here and in Jerusalem, have complained to me about, shouting that he shouldn't be allowed to live.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Festus sayd, King Agrippa, and all men which are present with vs, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Iewes haue called vpon me, both at Hierusalem, and here, crying, that he ought not to liue any longer.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.

Plain English Version

Then Festus said, “Big Boss Agrippa, and all of you that are here now, look at this man. A lot of Jews in Jerusalem, and the Jews here in Caesarea too, they want me to say that this man is guilty. They shouted at me. They said, ‘You have to kill him now.’

Translation for Translators

Festus said, “King Agrippa, and all the rest of you who are here, you see this man. Many [HYP] Jews in Jerusalem and also those here in Caesarea appealed to me, screaming that we (exc) should not let him live any longer.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Festus said, “King Agrippa, and all you men who are here with us, you see this man; all the multitude of Jews consulted with me in Jerusalem and here also, and they shouted to me that he should no longer live.

Noah Webster Bible

And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, ye see this man about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.

World English Bible

Festus said, “King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, you see this man about whom all the multitude of the Jews petitioned me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.

Young's Literal Translation

And Festus said, 'King Agrippa, and all men who are present with us, ye see this one, about whom all the multitude of the Jews did deal with me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying out, He ought not to live any longer;

Context

Paul before Agrippa and Bernice

²³The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in.²⁴Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer.²⁵But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.

Sermons

Persuasive Preaching - Part 2

Alistair Begg

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Summary

In Acts 25:24, Festus, the Roman governor, presents the case of Paul to King Agrippa. This verse captures the political intrigue and legal proceedings surrounding Paul's imprisonment and trial. It reflects the tension between Roman authority and Jewish religious leaders, as well as the curiosity of rulers regarding the teachings of Christianity. The dialogue sets the stage for Paul's defense of his faith and the proclamation of the Gospel before influential leaders. Acts 25:24 serves as a pivotal moment in Paul's journey, showcasing his unwavering commitment to sharing the message of Christ despite opposition and adversity.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Festus said, King Agrippa,.... He addressed himself to him in the first place, as being the principal person, and of great dignity, as well as knowledge: and all men which are here present with us; the chief captains, and principal inhabitants of the city: ye see this man the prisoner at the bar, meaning Paul: about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me: applied unto him, interceded with him, and very importunately pressed and desired him to give judgment against him: both at Jerusalem and also here; at Caesarea, whither they came from Jerusalem to accuse him: crying: in a very noisy and clamorous way: that he ought not to live any longer; as they did before Lysias the chief captain, Act 22:22 and so in the hearing of Festus; for it was his death they sought, and nothing else would satisfy them.