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III. THE WITNESS TO THE UTTERMOST PART OF THE EARTH 9:32--28:31 >
D. The extension of the church to Rome 19:21-28:31 >
3. Ministry in Caesarea 23:33-26:32 >
Paul's defense before Festus 25:1-12 >
Festus' visit to Jerusalem 25:1-5
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25:1 Portius Festus was a more moderate and wise governor than Felix.910We can see his wisdom in his decision to meet with the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem soon after he took office. The province in view was Syria, which contained Judea.911
25:2-3 These Jews realized that they did not have much hope of doing away with Paul through the Roman courts.912Their case against him was too weak. Consequently they urged the new governor to return Paul to Jerusalem so they could kill him on the way there (cf. 23:12-15).
25:4-5 Festus did not agree to their request but promised to try Paul in Caesarea if his accusers would go down there.
