In Acts 25, Paul, the apostle, is still being held as a prisoner in Caesarea. Festus, the new governor, arrives and after a few days, goes to Jerusalem where the chief priests and Jewish leaders accuse Paul of wrongdoing. They request Festus to transfer Paul to Jerusalem, intending to ambush and kill him along the way. However, Festus declines their request and states that Paul will be kept in Caesarea.
Festus returns to Caesarea and convenes a hearing where Paul defends himself against the charges brought by the Jews. He asserts his innocence, and since he has done nothing wrong, he appeals to Caesar as a Roman citizen. Festus consults with his council and grants Paul's request to have his case heard by Caesar.
Later, King Agrippa and his sister Bernice visit Festus, and Festus shares Paul's case with them. Agrippa expresses interest in hearing Paul speak, and Festus arranges a meeting where Paul can present his defense. In the presence of Agrippa, Bernice, high-ranking officials, and prominent citizens, Paul recounts his conversion to Christianity and his ministry among the Gentiles.
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