Paul in Rome
17 After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers,
1though I had done nothing against our people or
2the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
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When they had examined me, they
3wished to set me at liberty,
4because there was no reason for the death penalty in my case.
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But because the Jews objected, I was compelled
5to appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge to bring against
6my nation.
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For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is
7because of
8the hope of Israel that I am wearing
9this
10chain. ”