16 Now when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard; but (A)Paul was permitted to dwell by himself with the soldier who guarded him.

Paul’s Ministry at Rome

17 And it came to pass after three days that Paul called the leaders of the Jews together. So when they had come together, he said to them: “Men and brethren, (B)though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet (C)I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans, 18 who, (D)when they had examined me, wanted to let me go, because there was no cause for putting me to death.

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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)

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