Acts 28:16-20

New International Version

¹⁶ When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him.^(A)

Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard

¹⁷ Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders.^(B) When they had assembled, Paul said to them: “My brothers,^(C) although I have done nothing against our people^(D) or against the customs of our ancestors,^(E) I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. ¹⁸ They examined me^(F) and wanted to release me,^(G) because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death.^{(H) 19} The Jews objected, so I was compelled to make an appeal to Caesar.^(I) I certainly did not intend to bring any charge against my own people. ²⁰ For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel^(J) that I am bound with this chain.”^(K)