Acts 25:4
“But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea,.... Or that he was kept there, and was in proper custody,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But Festus answered ... - What induced Festus to refuse their request is not known. It is probable, however, that he was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea - It is truly astonishing that Festus should refuse this favor to…
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
But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept, &c. This hardly gives the force of the original, which is better rendered…