17 After three days he called together the leaders of the Jews. And when they had gathered he said to them: "Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our forefathers, I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans
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who, after examining me, wanted to release me, since I had not committed a capital offense.
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Because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar; it was not as though I had any accusation against my nation.
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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."