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Acts 25:1

What does Acts 25:1 mean?

A plain-English look at Acts 25:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Acts 25:1 means

Festus arrives to his new assignment and promptly goes up to Jerusalem within three days. This shows an energetic administrator eager to understand the situation on the ground, especially the relationship with the Jewish leadership. God’s providence is at work through ordinary political transitions. Though Paul has been held for two years, the change of governors does not derail God’s purposes. Festus’ quick visit sets the stage for renewed pressure against Paul. Yet even a new governor, unfamiliar with the local religious disputes, will become an instrument to move Paul closer to Rome. The verse highlights both human diligence and the quiet, directing hand of the Lord behind events.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Cæsarea.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Cesarea to Jerusalem.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Cæsarea.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So Festus, having come into that part of the country which was under his rule, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Festus, therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days, he went up to Jerusalem from Cesarea.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Festus therefore, being come into the eparchy, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.

Context

Acts 25 opens after a long pause under Felix. With Festus replacing him, the narrative resumes momentum. Festus’ immediate trip to Jerusalem introduces the main human actors who oppose Paul and signals that the case will quickly reemerge. What follows is the Jewish leaders’ petition against Paul and their deadly intentions, which Festus must navigate. Understanding Festus’ fresh start helps explain his procedural focus and his initial neutrality. The scene will soon shift back to Cæsarea for a formal hearing that leads, step by step, to Paul’s appeal to Cæsar and to the later consultation with Agrippa.

v.1This passage

v.2And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they besought him,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 18:22

    And when he had landed at Cæsarea, he went up and saluted the church, and went down to Antioch.

  • Acts 25:5

    Let them therefore, saith he, that are of power among you go down with me, and if there is anything amiss in the man, let them accuse him.

  • Acts 8:40

    But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel to all the cities, till he came to Cæsarea.

  • Acts 21:15

    And after these days we took up our baggage and went up to Jerusalem.

  • Acts 23:34

    And when he had read it, he asked of what province he was; and when he understood that he was of Cilicia,

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