Paul identifies himself as a Jew from Tarsus and requests permission to address the crowd (Acts 21:39-40).
Paul speaks to the people in Hebrew, recounting his background and upbringing under the teaching of Gamaliel, emphasizing his zeal for God and his persecution of Christians ("the Way") (Acts 22:1-5).
Paul describes his journey to Damascus, his encounter with a heavenly light at noon, and hearing the voice of Jesus questioning his persecution (Acts 22:6-8).
Paul recounts being blinded by the heavenly light and being led into Damascus, where Ananias restored his sight and commissioned him as a witness for Jesus (Acts 22:9-16).
Paul explains his trance in the temple in Jerusalem, where the Lord urged him to leave quickly, as his testimony would not be accepted, and instructed him to preach to the Gentiles (Acts 22:17-21).
Paul’s account provokes outrage among the crowd, leading to their demands for his execution; Roman authorities intervene and prepare Paul for interrogation by flogging but halt upon learning of his Roman citizenship (Acts 22:22-29).
The Roman commander summons the Jewish Sanhedrin to clarify the accusations against Paul, but Paul's declaration of being on trial for belief in the resurrection sparks a division between Pharisees and Sadducees, causing chaos (Acts 23:1-10).
The Lord appears to Paul at night, encouraging him and assuring him that he will testify in Rome as he did in Jerusalem (Acts 23:11).
A group of over forty Jews conspires to kill Paul, vowing not to eat or drink until they succeed, but Paul's nephew learns of the plot and informs both Paul and the Roman commander (Acts 23:12-22).
The Roman commander arranges for Paul to be escorted to Caesarea under heavy military protection, sending a letter to Governor Felix explaining the situation (Acts 23:23-35).
Paul is brought before Felix, where Jewish leaders present their accusations through their spokesperson Tertullus, including charges of being a troublemaker and desecrating the temple. Paul defends himself, denying the accusations and asserting his innocence of breaking Jewish or Roman laws (Acts 24:1-21).
Governor Felix, familiar with "the Way," delays judgment, keeping Paul under custody but granting him some liberties. Felix often summons Paul, hoping for a bribe, but delays resolving the case for two years until his successor, Festus, takes over (Acts 24:22-27).
Jewish leaders again accuse Paul before Festus, requesting a trial in Jerusalem intending to ambush and kill him. Festus denies this and summons them to Caesarea to present their case (Acts 25:1-6).
Paul defends himself against unproven accusations before Festus and appeals to have his case heard by Caesar, which Festus grants (Acts 25:7-12).
King Agrippa and Bernice visit Festus, who discusses Paul’s case, highlighting the accusations regarding Jesus' resurrection. Agrippa expresses interest in hearing Paul (Acts 25:13-22).
Paul presents his defense before Agrippa, recounting his life as a Pharisee, his persecution of Christians, and his transformative encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. He emphasizes his mission to preach repentance and the message of Jesus to both Jews and Gentiles (Acts 26:1-23).
Festus interrupts, accusing Paul of being insane, but Paul responds calmly, appealing to Agrippa’s familiarity with Jewish customs and prophecies. Agrippa acknowledges being almost convinced to become a Christian (Acts 26:24-29).
Agrippa and Festus agree that Paul has done nothing deserving death or imprisonment but note that his appeal to Caesar necessitates sending him to Rome (Acts 26:30-32).
Paul and other prisoners set sail for Rome, facing adverse winds and storms. Paul warns the crew of an impending disaster, but they ignore him (Acts 27:1-13).
A violent storm wrecks the ship after two weeks, but Paul assures everyone that they will survive based on a revelation from an angel. They eventually reach the island of Malta (Acts 27:14-44).
On Malta, Paul survives a snake bite, leading the locals to think he is divine. He heals many of the island's sick, and the people honor him and provide supplies for their continued journey (Acts 28:1-10).
After three months, Paul finally reaches Rome, where he lives under house arrest. He continues preaching about Jesus Christ to all who visit him for two years, spreading the message with boldness (Acts 28:11-31).