The Acts of the Apostles 25:1-27
25:1-3 Paul's adversaries continue to falsely testify against him. It's imperative that compassion and justice are as tirelessly persistent as evil and injustice for this reason.
25:4-6 It is not time for Paul to die and therefore his adversaries arrangements to have him killed on the road do not come into fruition. Instead, it is arranged that Paul will be brought to Caesarea.
25:7 Nothing new occurs, their greed and evil nature continue to proclaim lies against Paul despite his innocence.
25:8 Paul, meanwhile, continues to proclaim his truth, the truth and thereby, his innocence.
25:9-10 Paul is more than willing to proclaim his truth in any place and on any stage; he is even willing to proclaim his truth to the leader, the king at the time. Paul is not afraid or intimidated, he is confident in his truth and more importantly, of the truth of our creator.
25:11-12 It is arranged that Paul will be brought to Caesarea after he informs his accusers that if he were guilty, he would readily accept punishment, even death.
25:13-16 Festus explains Paul's situation and accusations to the king, the events which led up to his accusation, capture and imprisonment.
25:17-21 Festus explains that the case against Paul was unique, in that it pertained to religion, a subject not commonly decided in the justice system. Therefore, Festus almost arranged for Paul to be judged in Jerusalem, where the case was more relevant. Instead, Paul was brought directly to the king instead.
We can understand from these events that God arranged for Paul to speak his truth in as many places as possible, reaching the ears of every tier of society.
25:22-27 Festus seeks the judgement of a higher official than himself, the king, in order to properly judge Paul. It's quite a ridiculous scramble on humanity's part: Paul is clearly innocent, but they will not free him.
