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I asked you to come here today so we could get acquainted and so I could explain to you that I am bound with this chain because I believe that the hope of Israel—the Messiah—has already come.”
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I did it for Israel. I asked you to come and listen to me today to make it clear that I'm on Israel's side, not against her. I'm a hostage here for hope, not doom."
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So, for this reason I've asked to see you and speak to you. In fact, it is for the hope of Israel that I'm wearing this chain."
Acts 28:20 In-Context
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They examined me and wanted to release me, because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death.
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The Jews objected, so I was compelled to make an appeal to Caesar. I certainly did not intend to bring any charge against my own people.
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For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”
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They replied, “We have not received any letters from Judea concerning you, and none of our people who have come from there has reported or said anything bad about you.
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But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect.”