Acts 28:17-20

Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard

17 Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders. When they had assembled, Paul said to them: “My brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or against the customs of our ancestors, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.

18 They examined me and wanted to release me, because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death.

19 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.

20 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.”

Cross References

• 1. Acts 25:2
• 2. S Acts 22:5
• 3. S Acts 25:8
• 4. S Acts 6:14
• 5. Acts 22:24
• 6. Acts 26:31,32
• 7. S Acts 23:9
• 8. S Acts 25:11
• 9. Acts 26:6,7
• 10. S Acts 21:33