But Festus replied, "Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon. Cross References Acts 8:40 But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea. Acts 24:23 He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs. Acts 24:27 After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. Acts 25:1 Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem, Acts 25:5 So if this man has done anything wrong, let some of your leaders come down with me and accuse him there." Acts 25:6 After spending no more than eight or ten days with them, Festus went down to Caesarea. The next day he sat on the judgment seat and ordered that Paul be brought in. Acts 25:13 After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus. Acts 25:16 I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges. Treasury of Scripture But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither. |
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