Acts 25:5

Verse

So if this man has done anything wrong, let some of your leaders come down with me and accuse him there.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Let them therefore, saith he, that are of power among you go down with me, and if there is anything amiss in the man, let them accuse him.

Bible in Basic English

So, he said, let those who have authority among you go with me, and if there is any wrong in the man, let them make a statement against him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Let them, therefore, saith he, among you that are able, go down with me, and accuse him, if there be any crime in the man.

Free Bible Version

“Your leaders can come with me, and make their accusation against this man, if he has done anything wrong,” he told them.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let them therefore, saide he, which among you are able, come downe with vs: and if there be any wickednes in the man, let them accuse him.

King James (Authorized) Version

Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with me, and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him.

Plain English Version

so you pick some of your leaders to come with me. They can blame Paul in my court there.”

Translation for Translators

Choose some of your leaders to go there with me. While they are there, they can accuse Paul of the wrong things that you say that he has done.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

“Therefore, those who can,” he said, “should go there with us. If there is something wrong with the man, you should accuse him.”

Noah Webster Bible

Let them therefore, said he, who among you are able, go down with me , and accuse this man, if there is any wickedness in him.

World English Bible

“Let them therefore”, he said, “that are in power among you go down with me, and if there is anything wrong in the man, let them accuse him.”

Young's Literal Translation

'Therefore those able among you — saith he — having come down together, if there be anything in this man — let them accuse him;'

Context

Paul’s Trial before Festus

⁴But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.⁵So if this man has done anything wrong, let some of your leaders come down with me and accuse him there.”

Summary

In Acts 25:5, we see the Jewish leaders bringing serious accusations against the Apostle Paul to the Roman governor, Festus, in an attempt to have him condemned. This verse highlights the ongoing opposition and persecution faced by early Christians for their faith. Despite the unjust accusations and trials, Paul's unwavering commitment to preaching the Gospel is evident, serving as an example of steadfast faith in the face of adversity. The passage also underscores the political and religious dynamics at play during that time, showcasing the clash between Roman authority and Jewish religious leaders.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Let them - which among you are able - Οἱ δυνατοι, Those who have authority; for so is this word often used by good Greek authors, and by Josephus. Festus seems to have said: "I have heard clamours from the multitude relative to this man; but on such clamours no accusation should be founded: yourselves have only the voice of the multitude as the foundation of the request which you now make. I cannot take up accusations which may affect the life of a Roman citizen on such pretenses. Are there any respectable men among you; men in office and authority, whose character is a pledge for the truth of their depositions, who can prove any thing against him? If so, let these come down to Caesarea, and the cause shall be tried before me; and thus we shall know whether he be a malefactor or not."

Acts 25:5

Paul’s Trial before Festus

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Berean Standard Bible

So if this man has done anything wrong, let some of your leaders come down with me and accuse him there.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Let them therefore, saith he, that are of power among you go down with me, and if there is anything amiss in the man, let them accuse him.

Bible in Basic English

So, he said, let those who have authority among you go with me, and if there is any wrong in the man, let them make a statement against him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Let them, therefore, saith he, among you that are able, go down with me, and accuse him, if there be any crime in the man.

Free Bible Version

“Your leaders can come with me, and make their accusation against this man, if he has done anything wrong,” he told them.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let them therefore, saide he, which among you are able, come downe with vs: and if there be any wickednes in the man, let them accuse him.

King James (Authorized) Version

Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with me, and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him.

Plain English Version

so you pick some of your leaders to come with me. They can blame Paul in my court there.”

Translation for Translators

Choose some of your leaders to go there with me. While they are there, they can accuse Paul of the wrong things that you say that he has done.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

“Therefore, those who can,” he said, “should go there with us. If there is something wrong with the man, you should accuse him.”

Noah Webster Bible

Let them therefore, said he, who among you are able, go down with me , and accuse this man, if there is any wickedness in him.

World English Bible

“Let them therefore”, he said, “that are in power among you go down with me, and if there is anything wrong in the man, let them accuse him.”

Young's Literal Translation

'Therefore those able among you — saith he — having come down together, if there be anything in this man — let them accuse him;'

Acts 25:5

Verse

Context

Paul’s Trial before Festus

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Acts 25:5

Paul’s Trial before Festus

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary