Acts 25:23

"Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.”"

Key Reflection

In Acts 25:23, King Agrippa I expresses his desire to personally hear Paul's testimony, likely out of curiosity or a desire to influence the outcome. Festus, however, defers this request until the next day, suggesting he may be hesitant or preoccupied with other matters at hand, and is simply using tactful diplomacy in his response.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 23. With great pomp. Gr., "With much phantasy"--fantasiav--, with much show, parade, and splendour, it was an occasion on which he could exhibit much of the splendour of royalty, and he chose to do it. Into the place of hearing. The court-room, or the place where the judges heard and tried causes. With the chief captains. Gr., The chiliarchs; the commanders of a thousand men. It means here that the military officers were assembled. The principal men of the city. The civil officers, or the men of reputation and influence.

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