The calumny of the Jews adds to the reputation of St. Paul: so many enemies, and so long in finding or making a fault that might reach his life, and yet to be disappointed! Paul and his religion are vindicated by the testimony of Lysias, the chief captain, Act_23:29, and of Felix, the governor, Act_24:25, and here by Festus, as afterwards by Agrippa too, Act_26:32. So mighty is truth and innocence, that they do prevail sooner or later.