Acts 25:1 kjv
Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.
Acts 25:1 nkjv
Now when Festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem.
Acts 25:1 niv
Three days after arriving in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem,
Acts 25:1 esv
Now three days after Festus had arrived in the province, he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.
Acts 25:1 nlt
Three days after Festus arrived in Caesarea to take over his new responsibilities, he left for Jerusalem,
Acts 25 1 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 25:4 | And when he had no opportunity to answer them, Festus went down to Caesarea. | Acts 24:1, Roman governance |
| Acts 25:6 | When he had stayed among them not more than eight or ten days, he went down to Caesarea. | Acts 25:12, Appeal to Caesar |
| Acts 24:1 | Now after five days Ananias the high priest came down with some elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul. | Acts 24:1, Charges against Paul |
| Acts 25:9 | But Festus, willing to do the Jews a favor, answered Paul and said, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and there be tried before me on these charges?" | Acts 25:10, Trial location |
| Acts 25:10 | Then Paul said, "I am standing before Caesar's tribunal, where I ought to be tried. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you may much better understand." | Acts 25:11, Paul’s defense |
| Acts 25:11 | For if I am an offender or have committed anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is nothing in what these men charge me with, no one can hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!" | Acts 25:12, Appeal outcome |
| Acts 25:12 | Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, "You have appealed to Caesar; to Caesar you shall go." | Acts 26:32, Appeal confirmation |
| Acts 26:31 | And when he had said these things, King Agrippa and Bernice and (with them) Julius, and those who were with them, arose. | Acts 26:32, Agrippa’s role |
| Acts 26:32 | Then Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar." | Acts 27:1, Journey begins |
| 2 Tim 4:16 | At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them! | 2 Tim 4:16, Paul's trials |
| Phil 1:12 | I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. | Phil 1:12, Gospel advance |
| Acts 28:19 | But when the Jews did not find any cause for death in him, they urged me to have him sent to Caesar. | Acts 28:19, Previous appeal |
| 2 Cor 11:24 | Five times I received at the hands of the Jews the forty lashes less one. | 2 Cor 11:24, Jewish persecution |
| 2 Cor 11:25 | Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked. A night and a day I spent adrift at sea. | 2 Cor 11:25, Apostolic sufferings |
| Gal 5:11 | But if I, like Paul, preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? Then the offense of the cross has been done away with. | Gal 5:11, Persecution theme |
| John 18:36 | Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have fought, that I should not be delivered to the Jews. But my kingdom is not of this world." | John 18:36, Kingdom distinction |
| Matt 10:18 | You will even be brought before governors and kings for my sake, to testify to them and to the Gentiles. | Matt 10:18, Witness to rulers |
| Luke 12:11-12 | "When they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious about how you should defend yourself or what you should say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say." | Luke 12:11-12, Holy Spirit's aid |
| Acts 19:31 | Some of the Asiarchs, friends of his, sent to him, begging him not to venture into the theater. | Acts 19:31, Influence of officials |
| Romans 13:1-2 | Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. | Romans 13:1-2, Submission to authority |
| Isaiah 53:7 | He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth. | Isaiah 53:7, Christ's silence |
| Psalm 38:13-14 | But I, like a deaf man, I do not hear; like a mute man who opens not his mouth. I have become like a man who does not hear, and in whose mouth are no rebukes. | Psalm 38:13-14, Silent suffering |
Acts 25 verses
Acts 25 1 Meaning
Festus arrived in Caesarea. This marked the beginning of his governorship in Judea, a crucial period for the Apostle Paul's legal proceedings. Festus would inherit Paul's case from Felix.
Acts 25 1 Context
Festus, the new Roman governor of Judea, arrived in Caesarea. This event is significant because it signifies the transition of authority from Felix, whose governorship was characterized by prolonged inaction regarding Paul's case. Festus' arrival sets the stage for the next phase of Paul's legal battle. The Jewish leaders, eager to see Paul condemned, saw this change in governorship as an opportunity to renew their accusations. They promptly journeyed from Jerusalem to Caesarea to press their case against Paul before the new governor, indicating their persistent desire for his downfall.
Acts 25 1 Word analysis
- And: Connects this verse to the preceding events.
- when: Indicates a point in time.
- he: Refers to Festus.
- had: Past tense auxiliary verb.
- no: Negates opportunity.
- opportunity: A favorable time or chance.
- to: Preposition showing direction or purpose.
- answer: To reply or respond.
- them: Refers to the Jews who had made accusations against Paul.
- , Comma separating clauses.
- Festus: The newly appointed Roman governor of Judea, succeeding Felix. His appointment signifies a potential shift in the administrative approach to Paul's ongoing case.
- went: Past tense of go, indicating movement.
- down: Indicates descent, typically from Jerusalem (higher elevation) to Caesarea (coastal city).
- to: Preposition indicating destination.
- Caesarea: The administrative capital of Roman Judea, where the Roman governor resided and held court.
words-group by words-group analysis
- when he had no opportunity to answer them: This phrase highlights the impasse in Paul's hearing before Felix. Felix, possibly unwilling to alienate the Jews further or genuinely lacking a clear path forward for Paul's case, had not provided a definitive judgment. The Jewish leaders, despite presenting their charges, found no immediate opportunity to push for Paul's condemnation through Felix.
- Festus went down to Caesarea: This action signifies the procedural norm for governors to return to their administrative centers after conducting hearings or visiting different regions. It also marks a shift in focus from the previous hearing in Jerusalem (implied by the visit of the Jewish leaders) back to the provincial capital, Caesarea.
Acts 25 1 Bonus section
The appointment of a new Roman governor often meant a fresh start and a re-evaluation of existing cases. The prompt action of the Jewish leaders demonstrates their fervent desire to see Paul tried and punished. Festus’ initial approach suggests he was seeking to appease the local population, a common tactic for Roman officials in the provinces. Paul’s case is intricately tied to the political dynamics of Roman rule in Judea and the religious tensions between Jews and early Christians. The ongoing legal proceedings highlight the extent to which the Gospel's spread sometimes required navigating Roman jurisprudence.
Acts 25 1 Commentary
Festus assumes his role as governor and immediately delegates attention to Paul's ongoing legal situation. The Jewish leaders actively engage the new governor, seeking to have Paul transferred to Jerusalem for a more favorable trial. This shows their unwavering commitment to prosecuting Paul, leveraging the change in Roman administration. Paul’s appeal to Caesar, which will be a central theme, is anticipated by the mention of his standing before Caesar’s tribunal in later verses, underlining the political and legal complexities of his situation.