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Paul’s Roman Trial–Festus Hears False Accusations
At the beginning of this chapter we find Festus, the new governor, coming into power (v. 1). He replaced Felix who had been recalled to Rome in disgrace for the way he had been handling Jewish problems. Festus was a much stronger leader than Felix, but he only served two years be …

Paul’s Appeal to Caesar’s Roman Courtroom
Paul speaks in his own defense, stating that he has not broken the Law of his people and that he has not done anything against either the temple or the Emperor (v. 8). Festus, wanting to please the Jews, proposed to Paul that he go up to Jerusalem to stand trial (v. 9). At …

Festus Consults Agrippa for a Second Opinion
Festus was in a difficult position because he had to make a report of Paul’s case to Caesar, and he realized that he was innocent. If Festus had really been interested in justice, he could have asked Paul for witnesses. Paul could have furnished him with the names of thousands of …

Paul’s Opportunity to Face Agrippa & Company
Paul chained to a Roman soldier, abandoned by the Jerusalem Church, and frail in bodily appearance, (II Cor. 10:10) was brought before Festus, Agrippa and Bernice (v. 23). Festus then ordered Paul to be brought in and told King Agrippa and other guests that Jews from Jerusalem an …