<p>25:5 <em>Therefore, said he, let those that have authority among you come with me, and if there is anything amiss in the man, let them accuse him</em>- Festus had only just taken on the job of governor. His willingness to deal with this case within the first weeks of his appointment indicates he sensed some urgency to deal with it. This is perhaps a testament to how passionate the Jews were regarding the question.</p>