But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.
Kings usually think sending ambassadors enough, but here Agrippa came himself, personal converse is the sweetest among friends. He visits Festus not to judge Paul but to gratify his curiosity, fulfilling Christ's promise that His followers should be brought before governors and kings for a testimony.
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Commenting on Acts 25:13-27
Finding Paul guilty of nothing capital was a public blow to his accusers, some standing right there to hear it. Since he appealed to Augustus himself, I determined to send him, having taken counsel on the matter.
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Verse 25. (c) "nothing worthy" (d) "appealed to Augustus"