ACTS 25:17 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth.”
'When they came here, I did not delay the case, but convened the court the next day and ordered the man to be brought before me.' - Festus emphasizes his diligence: 'did not delay' (ouk epechrepsa, ouk epechrepsa-'I did not put it off') and scheduled the trial immediately. The quick action shows responsiveness to the accusers' pressure, though still within legal bounds. His pride in efficiency partly explains his earlier willingness to move the trial to Jerusalem-he wants to resolve the matter quickly.
Church Fathers on Acts 25:17
And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix: about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him. To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have license to answer for himself concerning the crime…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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