18. When they had examined me, they wished to set me at liberty, because there was no reason for the death penalty in my case.
19. But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge to bring against my nation.
20. For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am wearing this chain.”
21. And they said to him, “We have received no letters from Judea about you, and none of the brothers coming here has reported or spoken any evil about you.