John Gill's Exposition on Acts 25:17

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Therefore when they were come hither, etc.] To Caesarea, namely the chief priests and elders of the Jews: without any delay on the morrow, I sat on the judgment seat: that is, the next day after they came down, Festus went into the judgment hall, and took his place there, in order to hear this cause; which circumstance he mentions, to show how expeditious he was: and I commanded the man to be brought forth: from his place of confinement, to the hall, to answer for himself.

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