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Acts 25:18

Acts 25:18
Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Against whom when the accusers stood up,.... As they were obliged to do, whilst they were exhibiting their charges, bearing their testimonies, and producing their proofs; Act 25:7.

They brought none…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

None accusation ... - No charge as I expected of a breach of the peace; of a violation of the Roman law; of atrocious crime. It was natural that Festus should suppose that they would accuse Paul of…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

They brought none accusation of such things as I supposed - It was natural for Festus, at the first view of things, to suppose that Paul must be guilty of some very atrocious crime. When he found that…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 25:13-27

We have here the preparation that was made for another hearing of Paul before King Agrippa, not in order to his giving judgment upon him, but in order to his giving advice concerning him, or rather…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

of such things as I supposed Following the authority of some ancient MSS. the Rev. Ver.gives "of such evil things as, &c."