19. But because the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar (not as if I had any charge to bring against my own people).
20. Therefore for this reason I have requested to see you and to speak with you, for because of the hope of Israel I am wearing this chain!”
21. And they said to him, “We have received no letters about you from Judea, nor has any of the brothers come and reported or spoken anything evil about you.
22. But we would like to hear from you what you think, for concerning this sect it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere.”
23. And when they had set a day with him, many more came to him at his lodging place, to whom he was explaining from early in the morning until evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and attempting to convince them about Jesus from both the law of Moses and the prophets.
24. And some were convinced by what was said, but others refused to believe.