If we talk about Acts 25 in detail,

Chapter 25 of Acts deals with Paul's trial in Caesarea before Governor Festus and his appeal to Caesar.

summary

1. Festus’ appointment and requests from Jewish leaders (25:1-5)
   • Festus goes up to Jerusalem three days after taking office as governor.
   • Jewish high priests and powerful men accuse Paul and request that he be brought to Jerusalem. They were plotting to kill Paul on the road.
   • Festus tells the Jewish leaders to come to Caesarea and accuse him because Paul is in Caesarea and he will be returning there soon.
2. Paul’s trial (25:6-12)
   • Festus returns to Caesarea and holds trial a few days later.
   • The Jews come and accuse Paul of several serious crimes, but are unable to provide any evidence.
   • Paul defends himself by saying that he has not committed any sins against the Jewish law, temple, or emperor.
   • Festus asks Paul if he will be tried in Jerusalem to win the favor of the Jews, but Paul appeals to Caesar, saying that he wants to be tried by the emperor as a Roman citizen.
   • After discussion, Festus decides to acknowledge Paul's appeal and send him to Caesar.
3. Visit of King Agrippa and Bernice (25:13-22)
   • A few days later, King Agrippa and Bernice come to Caesarea and visit Festus.
   • Festus explains Paul's case to the king and tells him about the accusations made against Paul by the Jews and Paul's defense.
   • Festus explains that because Paul has not committed a deadly sin and because he has appealed to Caesar, he must be sent to Rome.
   • Agrippa wants to hear Paul's words directly. Festus arranges for Agrippa and Bernice to hear Paul the next day.
4. Paul stands before King Agrippa (25:23-27)
   • The next day, Agrippa and Bernice arrive with great dignity, and Paul is summoned with military commanders and influential people in town present.
   • Festus explains Paul's situation in front of everyone and says that the Jews are trying to kill him even though he has not committed a mortal sin.
   • Festus must send Paul to Rome because he has appealed to the emperor, but he cannot decide what to write in his official report to the emperor, so he asks for Agrippa's help.
   • He asks Agrippa to listen to Paul and give him advice.

conclusion

Chapter 25 of Acts deals with Paul's trial before Governor Festus and his decision to appeal to Caesar. The Jewish leaders plot to kill Paul, but Paul appeals, saying he will be tried by the emperor as a Roman citizen. As King Agrippa and Bernice visit and agree to hear Paul, the story continues with Paul asserting his innocence and preaching his gospel. This chapter shows Paul's legal rights and privileges as a Roman citizen, and how he defends his faith and spreads his gospel.