Acts 24:10
When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.
Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain
- WHEN
- c. AD 57-59
WHEN
c. AD 57-59
counted from the text
WHO RULED
- Antonius Felix procurator of Judea AD 52-59 IN THE TEXT
- Nero emperor of Rome AD 54-68
- Herod Agrippa II king of Judea AD 50-93
- Porcius Festus procurator of Judea AD 59-62
SOURCES
- date — Acts 24:27 gives two years in Caesarea and marks the change from Felix to Festus, which Josephus (Antiquities XX.8) puts in AD 59.
- Antonius Felix — Josephus, Antiquities XX.7-8; Tacitus, Annals XII.54
- Nero — Tacitus, Annals XIII-XVI; Suetonius, Nero
- Herod Agrippa II — Josephus, Jewish War II; Antiquities XX
- Porcius Festus — Josephus, Antiquities XX.8-9
SEE ALSO
- 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and…
- 1 Samuel 2:25 If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father, since the…
Cross-references: OpenBible.info, CC BY 4.0
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