After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before m
And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix le
Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem,
And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be
Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I
And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”
The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving
he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Pra
You shall not follow the crowd in wrongdoing. When you testify in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the c
Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.
So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met.
But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.