Tour · c. AD 57

Paul's arrest and trials

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1. Jerusalem Acts 21:27–23:11

   Seized in the Temple and bound with two chains, Paul speaks to the people and before the council; by night the Lord stands by him: "as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome."

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2. Caesarea Acts 23:23–24:27 · ≈ 87 km in a straight line, ≈ 105 km by Roman roads

   Led out by night under guard by way of Antipatris to Caesarea, he answers before the governor Felix, who trembles as Paul reasons of righteousness and judgment to come, and keeps him bound two years.

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3. Jerusalem Acts 25:1–5 · ≈ 87 km in a straight line, ≈ 105 km by Roman roads

   Festus, the new governor, goes up to Jerusalem, where the high priest and the chief of the Jews ask for Paul to be brought there, laying wait to kill him on the way.

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4. Caesarea Acts 25:6–26:32 · ≈ 87 km in a straight line, ≈ 105 km by Roman roads

   Back in Caesarea Paul appeals to Caesar, and before Agrippa tells of his conversion; Agrippa answers: "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian."

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