Acts 25:13

Translations

Modern

After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus.

Traditional

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

Literal

Now some days having passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice came down to Caesarea, greeting Festus.

Latin

Et cum dies aliquot transacti essent, Agrippa rex et Bernice descenderunt Cæsaream ad salutandum Festum.

Original

Greek

English

After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus.

Notes

Acts 25:13–22

Festus discussed Paul’s case with Herod Agrippa II, who came to Caesarea to pay a courtesy visit to the new governor. Herod Agrippa II ruled parts of the region from AD 50–100.

Theme notes and profiles

Herod Agrippa II Paul (Saul) Rome

Events

Agrippa and Bernice meet Festusc. AD 56

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And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”

People

Agrippa: Tetrarch who heard Paul's defense in Caesarea Bernice: Jewish princess, sister of King Agrippa II Festus: Roman governor of Judea; heard Paul's case; sent him to Rome

Places

Caesarea: Coastal city, center of Roman rule in Judea

Glossary

Bema Bernice Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesarea Courts and Trials Herod, Herodian Family Judge Procurator The Caesars Titus Caesar

Topics

Jerusalem: Roman Government Transferred From, to Caesarea Paul: His Examination Before Herod Agrippa Ii Women: Social Status of in Roman Customs

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