Paul is taken to Caesarea to stand trial before Governor Felix, who is well-documented for his corruption and bribery. Paul's nephew had informed the Tribune of a plot to kill Paul, and the Tribune had sent 470 soldiers to escort Paul to Caesarea. Paul is placed in protective custody in Herod's Praetorium, where he will remain for two years. The high priest Ananias and a spokesman, Tertullus, present their case against Paul, accusing him of being a plague and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. Paul cheerfully defends himself, knowing that he is fulfilling God's plan and that the Holy Spirit will give him the words to speak. He will not deny some of the charges, but will use them as an opportunity to talk about who Jesus is and the gospel.
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