Festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.
Parallel translations
- KJV Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.
- BSB Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem,
- NKJV Now when Festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem.
- NASB Festus, then, after arriving in the province, went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea three days later.
- NLT Three days after Festus arrived in Caesarea to take over his new responsibilities, he left for Jerusalem,
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Quick answer
Three days after arriving in his province, the new governor Festus goes up to Jerusalem. He promptly engages with the Jewish leadership.
Overview
Festus, succeeding Felix, moves quickly to establish relations with the Jewish authorities at Jerusalem. His visit reopens Paul's long-stalled case. The change of governor sets in motion the events that will lead Paul to appeal to Caesar, carrying the gospel toward Rome as Christ had foretold (Acts 23:11).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Acts 23:34When the governor had read it, he asked what province he was from. When he understood that he was from Cilicia, he said,
- Acts 25:5“Let them therefore”, said he, “that are in power among you go down with me, and if there is anything wrong in the man, let them accuse him.”
- Acts 8:40But Philip was found at Azotus. Passing through, he preached the Good News to all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.
- Acts 21:15After these days we took up our baggage and went up to Jerusalem.
- Acts 18:22When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the assembly, and went down to Antioch.
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