Acts 25:24

And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.

Cross-references

Acts 25:2 Historical context

Acts 25:2 shows Jewish leaders pressing charges—Festus in 25:24 recounts their petition for Paul's death.

Acts 25:3 Historical context

Acts 25:3 reveals the Jews' ambush plot—Festus in 25:24 summarizes their demand that Paul die.

Acts 25:7 Historical context

Acts 25:7 provides the earlier context of the same accusations being brought but unproven, reinforcing Festus's summary.

Acts 22:22 Parallel

Acts 22:22 records the identical cry for Paul's death after his defense, showing a consistent hostile response.

Luke 23:21-23 echoes the same mob demand for death, paralleling Paul's rejection with Christ's crucifixion cries.

Romans 15:31 Related theme

Romans 15:31 shows Paul's own prayer request for deliverance from the unbelievers in Judea, directly linking to this hostility.