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But Philip found himself at Azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel in all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.

And on the morrow we who were Paul's companions departed with him, and went to Caesarea; and entering into the house of Philip the evangelist (who was one of the seven deacons), we abode with him.


And Herod sought him out earnestly, but not being able to find him, after having examined the guards strictly, he commanded them to be executed. And going down from Jerusalem to Caesarea, took up his abode there. Now Herod was fiercely bent on war against the Tyrians and Sidonians: but they presented themselves unanimously before him, and ingratiating themselves with Blastus who was over the king's bedchamber, they begged for peace; because their country received all their supply of provisions from the king's territories. Then on a day appointed, Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, and seated on his throne, made an harangue unto them. read more.
And the populace shouted, It is the voice of a god, and not a man. But instantly the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not the glory to God: and being devoured with worms, he expired.


And calling to him two certain persons of the centurions, he said, Get ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen, at the third hour of the night; and provide beasts, that setting Paul thereon, you may convey him safely to Felix the governor.


NOW there was a man at Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of the cohort called the Italic,

And the next day they entered into Caesarea. Now Cornelius was expecting them, having called together his relations and nearest friends.