Acts 25:13

And when some days had passed, king Agrippa and Bernice descended to Caesarea, to greet Festus.

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In The King James Version

And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus.

In Context

12Then Festus, having spoken with the council, responded: “You have appealed to Caesar, to Caesar you shall go.”

14And since they remained there for many days, Festus spoke to the king about Paul, saying: “A certain man was left behind as a prisoner by Felix.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:14Then it was reported to Abigail, the wife of Nabal, by one of his servants, saying: “Behold, David has sent messengers from the desert, so that they might speak kindly to our lord. But he turned them away.

2 Kings 10:13he found the brothers of Ahaziah, the king of Judah, and he said to them, “Who are you?” And they responded, “We are the brothers of Ahaziah, and we are going down to greet the sons of the king, and the sons of the queen.”

Acts 8:40Now Philip was found in Azotus. And continuing on, he evangelized all the cities, until he arrived in Caesarea.

Acts 26:1Yet truly, Agrippa said to Paul, “It is permitted for you to speak for yourself.” Then Paul, extending his hand, began to offer his defense.

Matthew Henry on Acts 25:2-13

Paul Arraigned before Festus; Paul's Fourth Defence; Paul Appeals to Cæsar. 1 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Cæsarea to Jerusalem. 2 Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him, 3 And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him. 4 But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Cæsarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither. 5 Let them therefore, said… Read the whole commentary →

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