The Jews of Jerusalem were in no haste to present their accusations against Paul. They had been repeatedly thwarted in their designs, and had no desire to risk another defeat. Lysias, Felix, Festus, and Agrippa had all declared their belief in his innocence. His enemies could hope for success only in seeking by intrigue to influence the emperor in their favor. Delay would further their object, as it would afford them time to perfect and execute their plans.{LP 280.2}

Jerusalems jøder havde ikke travlt med at bringe deres anklager imod Paulus. De havde gentagende gange fået forpurret deres planer, og skulle ikke risikere endnu et nederlag. Lysias, Feliks, Festus og Agrippa havde alle erklæret deres tro på hans uskyldighed. Hans fjender kunne håbe på sucess kun ved at smæde rænker, og påvirke kejseren til deres fordel. Forsinkelse ville fremme deres mål, da det vil give dem tid til at udvikle og effektuere deres planer.