Acts 25

The new secular leader steps in and is met by the same religious leaders who want Paul tied and would ambush him if he was transported to Jerusalem. Paul, however, appears before Festus (new governor) in Caesarea. This time, in his defense, Paul appeals to Caesar. Being a Roman citizen gave him this right to plea to the emperor. Even the local (puppet) king gets involved. No civil authority finds anything objectionable with Paul.