On his way to Rome

Paul was able to escape the trial before the Jewish Council by taking advantage of the inherent fault line between the Pharisees and Sadducees parties. They disagreed over the issue of resurrection which is the foundation stone of Christianity. Paul, himself a Pharisee, easily gained the sympathy and support of his fellow party members. A chaos broke out in the Council.
And when the dissension became violent, the tribune, afraid that Paul would be torn in pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them and bring him into the barracks (Acts 23:10).
Paul could not hide for long because some forty Jews vowed not to eat or drink until they killed Paul in an ambush. The tribune, Claudius Lysias (Acts 23:26), got wind of this conspiracy, immediately escorted Paul with 200 soldiers, 70 horsemen and 200 spearmen to governor Felix in Caesarea by night (Acts 23:23-24). Once again, Paul was saved from a death trap.
Failing to kill Paul, the High Priest and some elders went down to Felix to accuse Paul. This time, having learned his lesson, Paul waited until Felix instructed to speak. By the time Paul spoke about resurrection, Felix adjourned the hearing. He put Paul under house arrest but allowed him great liberty meeting his friends (Acts 24:23). He summoned Paul often to hear from him but his intention was more on extracting money from Paul than knowing the Way. Paul remained in Felix's custody for two years. Felix was succeeded by Festus (Acts 24:27).
Festus wanted to do the Jews a favour (Acts 25:9). Again, they asked Festus to send Paul to Jerusalem for a trial and planned an ambush to kill Paul on the way. When Festus asked Paul if he wanted to meet his accusers in Jerusalem, Paul saw through the trick. He knew that his final destiny lay in Rome, not in Jerusalem. Therefore, as a Roman citizen, he appealed to Caesar (Acts 25:11).
But Paul said, "I am standing before Caesar's tribunal, where I ought to be tried; to the Jews I have done no wrong, as you know very well.
If then I am a wrongdoer, and have committed anything for which I deserve to die, I do not seek to escape death; but if there is nothing in their charges against me, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar." (Acts 25:10-11)
By that time, King Agrippa arrived at Caesarea to welcome Festus who brought to his attention the case of Paul. He arranged for Paul a public audience with King Agrippa. Festus explained the purpose of this audience in the following hyperbole.
But I found that he had done nothing deserving death; and as he himself appealed to the emperor, I decided to send him.
But I have nothing definite to write to my lord about him. Therefore I have brought him before you, and, especially before you, King Agrippa, that, after we have examined him, I may have something to write.
For it seems to me unreasonable, in sending a prisoner, not to indicate the charges against him (Acts 25:25-27)
"That I may have something to write!"
Luke did not paint an honourable picture for these Roman governors. Felix was greedy. Festus wanted to please influential people. They did not administer Roman justice. Can we have any confidence in government officials? I am a naive man. Authority is not my cup of tea. I may easily abuse it and bring harm to my subordinates.
King Agrippa should have known the prophets and heard something about Jesus. He was not going to save Paul. Yet, Paul did not give up any chance to bear witness to Jesus. He focussed on the hope of resurrection cherished by the Jews. Then he told his experience on the way Damascus. Here are the last exchanges between Paul and King Agrippa.
"King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe."
And Agrippa said to Paul, "In a short time you think to make me a Christian!"
And Paul said, "Whether short or long, I would (wish) to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am -- except for these chains." (Acts 26:27-29)
Paul was emphatic when he asked Agrippa if he believed the prophets. But how could King Agrippa give up his status and possession? Yet, Paul, or any evangelist, would not give up that easily. He wished to God that his audience would one day become Christians like him, devoting their lives for the Lord and the gospel.  It is the greatest love a man could ever have for his fellow men.

Dear Lord, I have not loved You enough. So, my love for my fellow men is also very thin. Grant me Your Spirit so that I may love more fully, You and my neighbours. Amen.