Fondare 2477 Risultati per: King of the Jews
Then, when two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Portius Festus. And since Felix wanted to show particular favor to the Jews, he left Paul behind as a prisoner. (Acts 24, 27)
And the leaders of the priests, and those first among the Jews, went to him against Paul. And they were petitioning him, (Acts 25, 2)
And when he had been brought, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, throwing out many serious accusations, none of which they were able to prove. (Acts 25, 7)
Paul offered this defense: “Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar, have I offended in any matter.” (Acts 25, 8)
But Festus, wanting to show greater favor to the Jews, responded to Paul by saying: “Are you willing to ascend to Jerusalem and to be judged there about these things before me?” (Acts 25, 9)
But Paul said: “I stand in Caesar’s tribunal, which is where I ought to be judged. I have done no harm to the Jews, as you well know. (Acts 25, 10)
And when some days had passed, king Agrippa and Bernice descended to Caesarea, to greet Festus. (Acts 25, 13)
And since they remained there for many days, Festus spoke to the king about Paul, saying: “A certain man was left behind as a prisoner by Felix. (Acts 25, 14)
When I was at Jerusalem, the leaders of the priests and the elders of the Jews came to me about him, asking for condemnation against him. (Acts 25, 15)
And Festus said: “King Agrippa, and all who are present together with us, you see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews disturbed me at Jerusalem, petitioning and clamoring that he should not be allowed to live any longer. (Acts 25, 24)
But I have not determined what to write to the emperor about him. Because of this, I have brought him before you all, and especially before you, O king Agrippa, so that, once an inquiry has occurred, I may have something to write. (Acts 25, 26)
“I consider myself blessed, O king Agrippa, that I am to give my defense today before you, about everything of which I am accused by the Jews, (Acts 26, 2)
