To be present alongside someone, to stand by or accompany. In Acts 25:24, Festus presents Paul before King Agrippa and 'all who are present with us,' referring to the assembled Jewish leaders and Roman officials. The word indicates physical presence and often implies supportive attendance—standing with someone in both spatial and relational senses. Classical usage included advocates being present with their clients or representatives standing in for others. Luke's usage simply marks the gathered assembly, the public nature of Paul's defense.