As soon as Felix had read the letter, he enquired to what province Paul belonged, and, learning that he came from Cilicia, he said:
Hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean;
Started on his journey and went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the Churches in the faith.
"No," said Paul, "I am a Jew of Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of a city of some note; and I beg you to give me permission to speak to the people."
Three days after Festus had entered upon his province, he left Caesarea and went up to Jerusalem.
But some members of the Synagogue known as that of Libertines, Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and Visitors from Cilicia and Roman Asia, were roused to action and began disputing with Stephen;