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Acts 25:1
Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records Festus's movements shortly after his appointment, as he travels from Caesarea to Jerusalem to meet the chief priests and Jewish leaders. This occurs immediately after the events of Acts 23 and 24, marking the transition of Roman oversight over Paul's case.
The words — The Greek ἐπαρχείᾳ (eparcheia) literally means "province," identifying the administrative territory under Festus's command. The participle ἐπιβὰς (epibas) conveys "having arrived in," emphasizing the completion of his journey before he addresses the next matter.
The thread — This administrative shift connects to the governor's initial inquiry in Acts 23:34 and parallels Paul's earlier return to Jerusalem in Acts 18:22. The pattern of movement through regions also echoes the travel narrative in Acts 8:40.
Why it lands — The text documents a factual change in jurisdiction that directly alters the legal framework for Paul's defense. Readers must acknowledge that administrative transitions dictate the procedural reality of the apostle's upcoming trial.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Cesarea to Jerusalem.
Cross-references
- Acts 23:34 The governor read the letter and asked what province Paul was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia,
- Acts 8:40 But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.
- Acts 18:22 When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch.
- Acts 21:15 After these days, we packed up and went on to Jerusalem.
- Acts 25:5 So if this man has done anything wrong, let some of your leaders come down with me and accuse him there.”