Acts 25:12
“Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? unto Caesar shalt thou go.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council,.... Not with the Jewish sanhedrim, or any part of it that came down…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
When he had conferred with the council - With his associate judges, or with those who were his counselors in the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Conferred with the council - From this circumstance, we may learn that the appeal of Paul to Caesar was conditional;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 25:1-12
We commonly say, "New lords, new laws, new customs;" but here was a new governor, and yet Paul had the same treatment…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
when he had conferred with the council Having taken the opinion of those who sat as assessors with him. Such persons…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture