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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Paul: Remains in Custody for Two Years</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/naves/p/paul--remains_in_custody_for_two_years.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/acts/24-27.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/p/paul.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Paul</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--refers_the_question_of_circumcision_to_the_apostles_and_elders_at_jerusalem.htm" title="Paul: Refers the Question of Circumcision to the Apostles and Elders at Jerusalem">◄</a> Paul: Remains in Custody for Two Years <a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--reproves_the_soothsayer.htm" title="Paul: Reproves the Soothsayer">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#nav" title="Nave's Topical Index">Nave's</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The Apostle Paul, a pivotal figure in the early Christian Church, experienced a significant period of imprisonment that lasted for two years. This event is documented in the Acts of the Apostles, specifically in <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27</a>. During this time, Paul was held in custody in Caesarea under the Roman governor Felix and later under his successor, Festus. Context and Background Paul's arrest and subsequent imprisonment were the result of his missionary activities and his bold proclamation of the Gospel, which often incited opposition from both Jewish and Roman authorities. His arrest in Jerusalem followed a tumultuous series of events, including accusations from Jewish leaders who claimed he was inciting rebellion and desecrating the temple (<a href="/acts/21-27.htm">Acts 21:27-36</a>). Imprisonment Under Felix Governor Felix, known for his corrupt and indecisive nature, presided over Paul's initial trial. Despite the lack of evidence against Paul, Felix kept him in custody, hoping for a bribe (<a href="/acts/24-26.htm">Acts 24:26</a>). During this time, Paul was granted a degree of freedom, allowing his friends to attend to his needs (<a href="/acts/24-23.htm">Acts 24:23</a>). Felix frequently conversed with Paul, intrigued by his teachings about "righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment" (<a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Acts 24:25</a>). However, Felix's fear and procrastination led to Paul's prolonged detention. Transition to Festus After two years, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. The transition of power is noted in <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27</a>: "After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison" . Festus, seeking to placate the Jewish leaders, continued Paul's imprisonment, although he was more proactive in addressing the charges against Paul. Significance of the Two-Year Custody Paul's two-year imprisonment in Caesarea was a period of both trial and opportunity. Despite being confined, Paul continued to witness to those around him, including Roman officials and visitors. His steadfast faith and eloquent defense of the Gospel during this time exemplified his unwavering commitment to Christ. This period also highlights the providence of God in using Paul's circumstances to further the spread of the Gospel. Paul's eventual appeal to Caesar, as a Roman citizen, set the stage for his journey to Rome, where he would continue his ministry and ultimately fulfill his calling to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles. Theological Reflections Paul's experience in custody serves as a testament to the challenges faced by early Christians and the perseverance required to uphold the faith amidst adversity. His writings during this time, though not directly from Caesarea, reflect a deep trust in God's sovereignty and a focus on the eternal hope found in Christ. Paul's imprisonment underscores the theme of suffering for the sake of the Gospel, a recurring motif in his epistles, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith regardless of circumstances.<a name="nav" id="nav"></a><div class="vheading2">Nave's Topical Index</div><a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27</a> But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. Nave's Topical Index<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/paley/evidences_of_christianity/chapter_iv.htm">Chapter iv.</a> ... this time to the conclusion of the history, the apostle remains in public custody of the ... the part of his narrative which relates to Saint Paul, is supported ... //christianbookshelf.org/paley/evidences of christianity/chapter iv.htm<a href="/library/killen/the_ancient_church/chapter_ix_pauls_epistles_his.htm">Paul's Epistles; his Collection for the Poor Saints at Jerusalem ...</a> ... the inspired heralds of the gospel, it remains an emphatic ... When Paul was converted, the Lord said to Ananias ... he was not kept in very rigorous custody, so that ... /.../killen/the ancient church/chapter ix pauls epistles his.htm<a href="/library/mcgarvey/a_commentary_on_acts_of_the_apostles/acts_xxviii.htm">Acts XXVIII</a> ... of the imperial guards, and had custody of all ... to the expectation once entertained by Paul, that he ... It only remains for the earliest uninspired history of the ... /.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts xxviii.htm<a href="/library/jerome/the_principal_works_of_st_jerome/against_vigilantius.htm">Against vigilantius.</a> ... but are kept apart in liberal and honourable custody in the ... bones of the dead men Peter and Paul, as we ... without, while within they have filthy remains, and are ... /.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/against vigilantius.htm<a href="/library/smith/the_life_of_william_carey/chapter_xvi_careys_last_days.htm">Carey's Last Days</a> ... The watchman took him in custody, as a witness before ... had done in the Bengali village, in Paul's words""David ... stone which he erected over the remains of his ... /.../smith/the life of william carey/chapter xvi careys last days.htm<a href="/library/lanciani/pagan_and_christian_rome/chapter_iii_christian_churches.htm">Christian Churches.</a> ... the city, on the Caelian hill, John and Paul, martyrs, lay ... On the opposite side of the road, remains of a large ... The custody of these was intrusted to a body of ... /.../lanciani/pagan and christian rome/chapter iii christian churches.htm<a href="/library/barrows/companion_to_the_bible/chapter_xxii_the_greater_prophets.htm">The Greater Prophets.</a> ... then, for the genuineness of these chapters remains in its ... those who had the Jewish canon in custody, is a ... But Jeremiah, like the apostle Paul, unfolds to us ... /.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxii the greater prophets.htm<a href="/library/barrows/companion_to_the_bible/chapter_xxxi_the_catholic_epistles.htm">The Catholic Epistles.</a> ... If this be granted, it still remains evident from the form ... Peter should refer to the writings of Paul in such ... which, not being intrusted to the custody of any ... /.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxxi the catholic epistles.htm<a href="/library/binning/the_works_of_the_rev_hugh_binning/sermon_i_there_is_therefore.htm">"There is Therefore Now no Condemnation to them which are in ...</a> ... Sin remains in us but not in dominion and power ... Paul expresses it in short, Romans 5."By the offence ... of your perpetual imprisonment under Satan's custody in hell ... /.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon i there is therefore.htm<a href="/library/barrows/companion_to_the_bible/chapter_xv_formation_and_history.htm">Formation and History of the Hebrew Canon.</a> ... and practice; it is committed to the custody of his ... to the chronology followed by the apostle Paul, Acts 13 ... final embodiment in their present form remains to be ... /.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xv formation and history.htm<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/New-Perspective-Paul.html">Is the New Perspective on Paul biblical? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-and-Paul.html">Did Paul ever meet Jesus in person? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/life-Paul.html">Who was Paul in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/paul.htm">Paul: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_escapes_to_derbe,_where_he_preaches_the_gospel,_and_returns_to_lystra.htm">Paul Escapes to Derbe, where he Preaches the Gospel, and Returns to Lystra</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_bitten_by_a_viper_and_miraculously_unharmed.htm">Paul is Bitten by a Viper and Miraculously Unharmed</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_brought_before_the_sanhedrin;_his_defense.htm">Paul is Brought Before the Sanhedrin; his Defense</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_confined_in_herod's_judgment_hall_in_caesarea.htm">Paul is Confined in Herod's Judgment Hall in Caesarea</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_confined_in_the_fortress.htm">Paul is Confined in the Fortress</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_delayed_in_melita_for_three_months.htm">Paul is Delayed in Melita for Three Months</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_encouraged_by_a_vision_from_god,_promising_him_that_he_will_give_testimony_in_rome.htm">Paul is Encouraged by a Vision from God, Promising Him That he Will Give Testimony in Rome</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_escorted_to_caesarea_by_a_military_guard.htm">Paul is Escorted to Caesarea by a Military Guard</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_immersed.htm">Paul is Immersed</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_persecuted.htm">Paul is Persecuted</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_persecuted_by_certain_jews_from_antioch_and_iconium,_and_is_stoned.htm">Paul is Persecuted by Certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and is Stoned</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_persecuted_by_the_jews.htm">Paul is Persecuted by the Jews</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_received_by_the_brethren_gladly.htm">Paul is Received by the Brethren Gladly</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_released_by_the_civil_authorities_on_the_grounds_of_his_being_a_roman_citizen.htm">Paul is Released by the Civil Authorities on the Grounds of his Being a Roman Citizen</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_returned_to_the_fortress.htm">Paul is Returned to the Fortress</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_taken_to_rome_in_the_custody_of_julius,_a_centurion,_and_a_detachment_of_soldiers.htm">Paul is Taken to Rome in the Custody of Julius, a Centurion, and a Detachment of Soldiers</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul_is_welcomed_at_the_household_of_lydia.htm">Paul is Welcomed at the Household of Lydia</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--a_roman_citizen.htm">Paul: A Roman Citizen</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--a_zealous_pharisee.htm">Paul: A Zealous Pharisee</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--also_called_saul.htm">Paul: Also Called Saul</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--appeals_to_be_heard_by_caesar.htm">Paul: Appeals to be Heard by Caesar</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--born_in_the_city_of_tarsus.htm">Paul: Born in the City of Tarsus</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--called_to_be_an_apostle.htm">Paul: Called to be an Apostle</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--caught_up_to_the_third_heaven.htm">Paul: Caught up to the Third Heaven</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--chooses_silas_as_his_companion.htm">Paul: Chooses Silas As his Companion</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--contends_with_elymas_(bar-jesus)_the_sorcerer.htm">Paul: Contends With Elymas (Bar-Jesus) the Sorcerer</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--contends_with_the_judaizers_against_their_circumcision_theology.htm">Paul: Contends With the Judaizers Against Their Circumcision "Theology"</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--conveys_the_contributions_of_the_christians_in_antioch_to_the_christians_in_jerusalem.htm">Paul: Conveys the Contributions of the Christians in Antioch to the Christians in Jerusalem</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--debates_on_mars'_hill_(at_the_meeting_of_the_areopagus_council)_with_greeks.htm">Paul: Debates on Mars' Hill (At the Meeting of the Areopagus Council) With Greeks</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--declares_he_was_going_bound_in_spirit_to_jerusalem.htm">Paul: Declares he Was Going Bound in Spirit to Jerusalem</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--departs_for_caesarea.htm">Paul: Departs for Caesarea</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--educated_at_jerusalem_in_the_school_of_gamaliel.htm">Paul: Educated at Jerusalem in the School of Gamaliel</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--enters_the_temple_courtyard.htm">Paul: Enters the Temple Courtyard</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--escapes_by_being_let_down_from_the_wall_in_a_basket;_goes_to_jerusalem.htm">Paul: Escapes by Being Let Down from the Wall in a Basket; Goes to Jerusalem</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--escapes_to_berea_by_night.htm">Paul: Escapes to Berea by Night</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--from_the_tribe_of_benjamin,.htm">Paul: from the Tribe of Benjamin,</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--goes_through_phrygia_and_galatia.htm">Paul: Goes Through Phrygia and Galatia</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--goes_to_caesarea.htm">Paul: Goes to Caesarea</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--goes_to_troas,_where_he_has_a_vision_of_a_man_saying,_come_over_into_macedonia.htm">Paul: Goes to Troas, where he Has a Vision of a Man Saying, "Come Over Into Macedonia</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--has_a_thorn_in_the_flesh.htm">Paul: Has "A Thorn in the Flesh"</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--has_barnabas_as_his_companion.htm">Paul: Has Barnabas As his Companion</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--he_declares_to_the_apostles_at_jerusalem_the_miracles_and_wonders_god_had_performed_among_the_gentiles_by_them.htm">Paul: He Declares to the Apostles at Jerusalem the Miracles and Wonders God had Performed Among the Gentiles by Them</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--heals_an_immobile_man.htm">Paul: Heals an Immobile Man</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--heals_the_ruler's_father_and_others.htm">Paul: Heals the Ruler's Father and Others</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--his_defense.htm">Paul: His Defense</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--his_examination_before_herod_agrippa_ii.htm">Paul: His Examination Before Herod Agrippa Ii</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--his_independence_of_character.htm">Paul: His Independence of Character</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--his_message_received_gladly_by_the_gentiles.htm">Paul: His Message Received Gladly by the Gentiles</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--his_resolute_determination_to_go_to_jerusalem_despite_repeated_warnings.htm">Paul: His Resolute Determination to Go to Jerusalem Despite Repeated Warnings</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--his_trial_before_governor_felix.htm">Paul: His Trial Before Governor Felix</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--his_trial_before_governor_festus.htm">Paul: His Trial Before Governor Festus</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--his_vision_and_conversion.htm">Paul: His Vision and Conversion</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--jewish_leaders_conspire_against_his_life.htm">Paul: Jewish Leaders Conspire Against his Life</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--john_(mark),_a_companion_of,_departs_for_jerusalem.htm">Paul: John (Mark), a Companion of, Departs for Jerusalem</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--kind_treatment_by_the_inhabitants_of_the_island.htm">Paul: Kind Treatment by the Inhabitants of the Island</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--lives_in_his_own_rented_house_for_two_years,_preaching_and_teaching.htm">Paul: Lives in his own Rented House for Two Years, Preaching and Teaching</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--makes_his_second_tour_of_the_congregations.htm">Paul: Makes his Second Tour of the Congregations</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--meets_some_brethren_who_accompany_him_to_rome_from_appii_forum.htm">Paul: Meets some Brethren Who Accompany Him to Rome from Appii Forum</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--persecuted_and_expelled.htm">Paul: Persecuted and Expelled</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--persecuted_by_jews,_drawn_before_the_deputy,_charged_with_wicked_lewdness.htm">Paul: Persecuted by Jews, Drawn Before the Deputy, Charged With Wicked Lewdness</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--persecuted_by_the_jews_who_come_from_thessalonica.htm">Paul: Persecuted by the Jews Who Come from Thessalonica</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--persecuted,_beaten,_and_cast_into_prison_with_silas.htm">Paul: Persecuted, Beaten, and Cast Into Prison With Silas</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--persecutes_the_christians;_present_at,_and_gives_consent_to,_the_stoning_of_stephen.htm">Paul: Persecutes the Christians; Present At, and Gives Consent To, the Stoning of Stephen</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--persecutions_endured_by.htm">Paul: Persecutions Endured By</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--persecutions_of.htm">Paul: Persecutions of</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--personal_appearance_of.htm">Paul: Personal Appearance of</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--preaches_at_paphos.htm">Paul: Preaches at Paphos</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--preaches_at_salamis.htm">Paul: Preaches at Salamis</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--preaches_in_damascus_for_the_first_time.htm">Paul: Preaches in Damascus for the First Time</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--predicts_misfortune_to_the_ship;_his_counsel_not_heeded,_and_the_voyage_resumes.htm">Paul: Predicts Misfortune to the Ship; his Counsel not Heeded, and the Voyage Resumes</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--proceeds_to_macedonia_after_strengthening_the_congregations_in_that_region.htm">Paul: Proceeds to Macedonia After Strengthening the Congregations in That Region</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--reasons_in_the_synagogue_every_sabbath.htm">Paul: Reasons in the Synagogue Every Sabbath</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--rebukes_the_exorcists.htm">Paul: Rebukes the Exorcists</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--received_by_the_disciples_in_jerusalem.htm">Paul: Received by the Disciples in Jerusalem</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--refers_the_question_of_circumcision_to_the_apostles_and_elders_at_jerusalem.htm">Paul: Refers the Question of Circumcision to the Apostles and Elders at Jerusalem</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--remains_in_custody_for_two_years.htm">Paul: Remains in Custody for Two Years</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--reproves_the_soothsayer.htm">Paul: Reproves the Soothsayer</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--returns_to_antioch,_accompanied_by_barnabas,_judas,_and_silas,_with_letters_to_the_gentiles.htm">Paul: Returns to Antioch, Accompanied by Barnabas, Judas, and Silas, With Letters to the Gentiles</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--returns_to_ephesus.htm">Paul: Returns to Ephesus</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--returns_with_the_apostle_john_to_antioch_(of_syria).htm">Paul: Returns With the Apostle John to Antioch (Of Syria)</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--re-visits_pisidia,_pamphylia,_perga,_attalia,_and_antioch,_in_syria,_where_he_lived.htm">Paul: Re-Visits Pisidia, Pamphylia, Perga, Attalia, and Antioch, in Syria, where he Lived</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--sends_for_the_elders_of_the_congregation_of_ephesus.htm">Paul: Sends for the Elders of the Congregation of Ephesus</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--sends_timothy_and_erastus_into_macedonia,_but_he_himself_remains_in_asia_for_a_period_of_time.htm">Paul: Sends Timothy and Erastus Into Macedonia, But he Himself Remains in Asia for a Period of Time</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--sent_to_damascus_with_letters_for_the_arrest_and_return_to_jerusalem_of_christians.htm">Paul: Sent to Damascus With Letters for the Arrest and Return to Jerusalem of Christians</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--sent_to_the_gentiles.htm">Paul: Sent to the Gentiles</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--sergius_paulus,_governor_of_the_country,_is_a_convert_of.htm">Paul: Sergius Paulus, Governor of the Country, is a Convert of</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--sickness_of,_in_asia.htm">Paul: Sickness of, in Asia</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--summons_the_local_jewish_leadership.htm">Paul: Summons the Local Jewish Leadership</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/paul--supports_himself.htm">Paul: Supports 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