Act 25:13-22 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Acts 25:13-22: 25:13-22 Festus discussed Paul’s case with Herod Agrippa II (ruled AD 50–100), who had come to Caesarea to make a courtesy call on the new governor.

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‏ Acts 25:13-22

Summary for Acts 25:13-22: 25:13-22 ^a Festus discussed Paul’s case with Herod Agrippa II (ruled AD 50–100), who had come to Caesarea to make a courtesy call on the new governor.
25:16 ^b It was a fundamental principle: Roman law did not convict people without a trial. They must be given an opportunity to confront their accusers and defend themselves (cp. 19:38-39 ^c). This put Roman judicial procedure in a favorable light for readers of Acts.
25:17 ^d I didn’t delay: In contrast with Felix, his predecessor (24:22-27 ^e).
Summary for Acts 25:18-20: 25:18-20 ^f These verses give Festus’s official reasons for his actions; see also 25:9 ^g. There were no criminal accusations against Paul; the objections were about their religion and centered on Paul’s claim that Jesus ... is alive.