Book of Acts - Chapter 25 - Verse 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.
Meaning
In this verse from the book of Acts, Festus, the Roman governor, is addressing King Agrippa and a gathering of men. He is recounting the situation involving Paul, a man whom the Jews have accused and called for his execution. Festus is highlighting the intense opposition Paul faces from the Jewish community, both in Jerusalem and now in Caesarea. The verse reveals the pressure Festus is under to make a decision regarding Paul's fate, as the Jews are fervently clamoring for his death. Festus is seeking guidance and possibly support from King Agrippa and the other men present, as he grapples with the dilemma of whether to heed the demands of the Jewish people or come to his own conclusion about Paul's innocence or guilt.