25:16-21
Festus then presents things as if he was a great upholder of justice. Festus had been expecting the Jews to charge Paul with some sort of insurrection, but instead their charges all related to detail of their own religion, and Festus could not understand their objection. Felix had been well acquainted with the gospel, but it seems that Festus was not aware of the Way. Festus then explained that Paul had appealed to Caesar. Festus was in a fix because he would have to have some good reason to send Paul to Caesar, explaining the nature of the accusations and the reason for sending him to Rome.
25:22-27
Agrippa wanted to hear Paul. Remember that back in Acts 9:15 God said that Paul would speak to rulers. Throughout these years of confinement Paul has spoken to various rulers. Festus explains that the “Jewish community” were adamantly against Paul, wanting him dead.SO Paul was brought before Agrippa, and Agrippa and his sister Bernice made a big show of themselves, displaying how important they were. Festus explains that he can find no reason to have Paul put to death, and doesn’t know what to write to Rome. He hopes that Agrippa can help give him something to send on the “charge sheet” for Rome. Essentially Festus just wants to get the matter of his hands.
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