Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 25:17

17 Therefore when they were come hither , without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment-seat, and I commanded the man to be brought forth.

Festus had gratified the Iews in what lawfully he might, not detaining them at Charges from their habitations: And that not only commends Festus his own Justice, but Paul's Innocence: For if Paul had not appeared guiltless, he would have left him to the Rage of the Iews, whom he desired to gratifie what he could.