Word In Life Study Bible
PAUL AND THE STRUCTURES OF POWER
Acts24:25-26
Chapters 23–25 make it plain that Paul was competent in and com-fortable with the Roman judicial system and its procedures. He knew how to address Roman officials, respecting their position. At this point he obviously respected the political system. The state had not yet become the beast that John described in Rev. 13.
The problems Paul did encounter were not with the system but with its leaders. He faced two politicians, one dealing in bribes (Acts 24:25–26), the other in political favors (25:9). Seeking justice, Paul got caught in the middle.
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