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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Acts 25 - Introduction

The Jews accuse Paul before Festus: he answereth for himself, and appealeth unto Caesar. Afterwards Festus openeth this matter to king Agrippa, and Paul is brought forth. Festus cleareth him of having done any thing worthy of death.

Anno Domini 63.

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  • Combined Bible Commentary

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  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

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  • McGarvey and Pendleton Commentaries

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  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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