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Acts 25:7

Acts 25:7
And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And when he was come,.... Into court:

the Jews which came down from Jerusalem; along with Festus, perhaps the high…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Grievous complaints - Heavy accusations. Doubtless the same with which they had charged him before Felix, Act 24:5-6.…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The Jews - laid many and grievous complaints against Paul - As they must have perceived that the Roman governors would…

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

the Jews which came, &c. Better, with Rev. Ver., "which had come, &c."

stood round about The best authorities give…