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When Porcius Festus succeeded Governor Felix, the high priest and Jewish leaders brought accusations against Paul, prompting a new trial in Caesarea. The Jews alleged that Paul was the leader of the Nazarene [[Heresy|sect]] and other charges, but failed to present substantial evidence. During the trial, Paul boldly testified about Jesus. Festus, aiming to appease the Jewish leaders, proposed sending Paul to Jerusalem for trial. Paul refused and instead appealed to the Roman Emperor. King Herod Agrippa II, who was visiting Festus, expressed a desire to hear Paul’s case. Before Agrippa, Paul confidently preached about Jesus. Subsequently, Paul was dispatched to Rome to stand trial before the Emperor, as he had requested.

===2nd Imprisonment===

Upon his arrival in Rome, Paul was placed under house arrest and guarded by soldiers. Despite this confinement, his commitment to evangelism remained strong. Paul called together the Jewish leaders in Rome and outlined the reasons for his presence there. Interested in his teachings, the Jewish leaders arranged to meet with Paul at his residence. Paul spent the entire day from morning until evening discussing Christ and the Scriptures. Over approximately two years, Paul continued to teach all who visited him about the [[Heaven|kingdom of God]] and [[Christ]].<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2028%3A16-31&version=NIV Acts 28:16-31].</ref> During this period, he also composed four letters—Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon—to support and encourage the saints and churches.<ref>[https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-are-the-prison-epistles.html What Are the Prison Epistles?], Christianity.com, December 17, 2019</ref> These letters were carried by Paul’s co-workers and delivered to individuals or churches.

Upon his arrival in Rome, Paul was placed under house arrest and guarded by soldiers. Despite this confinement, his commitment to evangelism remained strong. Paul called together the Jewish leaders in Rome and outlined the reasons for his presence there. Interested in his teachings, the Jewish leaders arranged to meet with Paul at his residence. Paul spent the entire day from morning until evening discussing Christ and the Scriptures. Over approximately two years, Paul continued to teach all who visited him about the [[Kingdom of Heaven|kingdom of God]] and [[Christ]].<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2028%3A16-31&version=NIV Acts 28:16-31].</ref> During this period, he also composed four letters—Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon—to support and encourage the saints and churches.<ref>[https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-are-the-prison-epistles.html What Are the Prison Epistles?], Christianity.com, December 17, 2019</ref> These letters were carried by Paul’s co-workers and delivered to individuals or churches.

===Last Work===

[[file:Mattia Preti - The Martyrdom of Saint Paul - Google Art Project.jpg |thumb|250x250px|''The Martyrdom of Paul'' by Mattia Preti, 1656–1659]]

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 When Porcius Festus succeeded Governor Felix, the high priest and Jewish leaders brought accusations against Paul, prompting a new trial in Caesarea. The Jews alleged that Paul was the leader of the Nazarene [[Heresy|sect]] and other charges, but failed to present substantial evidence. During the trial, Paul boldly testified about Jesus. Festus, aiming to appease the Jewish leaders, proposed sending Paul to Jerusalem for trial. Paul refused and instead appealed to the Roman Emperor. King Herod Agrippa II, who was visiting Festus, expressed a desire to hear Paul’s case. Before Agrippa, Paul confidently preached about Jesus. Subsequently, Paul was dispatched to Rome to stand trial before the Emperor, as he had requested.
 ===2nd Imprisonment===
-Upon his arrival in Rome, Paul was placed under house arrest and guarded by soldiers. Despite this confinement, his commitment to evangelism remained strong. Paul called together the Jewish leaders in Rome and outlined the reasons for his presence there. Interested in his teachings, the Jewish leaders arranged to meet with Paul at his residence. Paul spent the entire day from morning until evening discussing Christ and the Scriptures. Over approximately two years, Paul continued to teach all who visited him about the [[Heaven|kingdom of God]] and [[Christ]].<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2028%3A16-31&version=NIV Acts 28:16-31].</ref> During this period, he also composed four letters—Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon—to support and encourage the saints and churches.<ref>[https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-are-the-prison-epistles.html What Are the Prison Epistles?], Christianity.com, December 17, 2019</ref> These letters were carried by Paul’s co-workers and delivered to individuals or churches.
+Upon his arrival in Rome, Paul was placed under house arrest and guarded by soldiers. Despite this confinement, his commitment to evangelism remained strong. Paul called together the Jewish leaders in Rome and outlined the reasons for his presence there. Interested in his teachings, the Jewish leaders arranged to meet with Paul at his residence. Paul spent the entire day from morning until evening discussing Christ and the Scriptures. Over approximately two years, Paul continued to teach all who visited him about the [[Kingdom of Heaven|kingdom of God]] and [[Christ]].<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2028%3A16-31&version=NIV Acts 28:16-31].</ref> During this period, he also composed four letters—Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon—to support and encourage the saints and churches.<ref>[https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-are-the-prison-epistles.html What Are the Prison Epistles?], Christianity.com, December 17, 2019</ref> These letters were carried by Paul’s co-workers and delivered to individuals or churches.
 ===Last Work===
 [[file:Mattia Preti - The Martyrdom of Saint Paul - Google Art Project.jpg |thumb|250x250px|''The Martyrdom of Paul'' by Mattia Preti, 1656–1659]]