Acts 25:17 — Community Reflections

ACTS 25:17 — KING JAMES VERSION 1 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.

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