Motives for Hearing
Acts 25:22-27
Then Agrippa said to Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, you shall hear him.…


Agrippa's desire may be understood variously —

I. AS THE WISH OF A SUPERCILIOUS CURIOSITY, which seeks nothing more than a passing entertainment.

II. AS THE EXPRESSION OF A WORLDLY DESIRE FOR KNOWLEDGE, which is only concerned about interesting information.

III. AS THE EARNEST DESIRE OF THE SEEKER FOR SALVATION, who feels the need of spiritual instruction. Application to Church going, hearing sermons, reading books, etc.

(K. Gerok.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.

WEB: Agrippa said to Festus, "I also would like to hear the man myself." "Tomorrow," he said, "you shall hear him."




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