Acts 25:15

"As he stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix;"

Key Reflection

When Festus arrived in Caesarea, he spent several days consulting with local leaders before addressing Paul’s case. The reference to Felix as a previous governor holding Paul captive would have reminded the original audience of recent political history, highlighting the continuity and transfer of authority between governors in managing important cases involving Roman citizens like Paul.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 15. About whom, etc. Ac 25:1-5. To have judgment against him. Thome have him condemned. {a} "when I was at Jerusalem" Ac 25:2,3 {+} "informed me" "laid an information" __________________________________________________________________

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