Acts 25:4

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Festus answered that Paul was in custody in Caesarea and that he himself planned to leave for there soon.

Cross References

Acts 24:23

Then he ordered the centurion to keep [Paul] in custody, but to treat him with indulgence [giving him some liberty] and not to hinder his friends from ministering to his needs and serving him.

Acts 24:27

But when two years had gone by, Felix was succeeded in office by Porcius Festus; and wishing to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul still a prisoner in chains.

Acts 25:1

NOW WHEN Festus had entered into his own province, after three days he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem.

Acts 25:13

Now after an interval of some days, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus [to welcome him and wish him well].

Acts 25:16

But I replied to them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up freely any man for punishment before the accused had met the accusers face to face and had opportunity to defend himself concerning the charge brought against him.

Acts 25:5

So, said he, let those who are in a position of authority and are influential among you go down with me, and if there is anything amiss or criminal about the man, let them so charge him.

Acts 25:6

So when Festus had remained among them not more than eight or ten days, he went down to Caesarea, took his seat the next day on the judgment bench, and ordered Paul to be brought before him.

Acts 8:40

But Philip was found at Azotus, and passing on he preached the good news (Gospel) to all the towns until he reached Caesarea.