17
And after the third day, he called together the worthiest of the Jews [he called together the first of the Jews]. And when they came, he said to them, Brethren, I did nothing against the people either custom of fathers [he said to them, Men brethren, I did nothing against the people or custom of fathers], and I was bound at Jerusalem, and was betaken into the hands of Romans.
18
And when they had asked of me, would have delivered me [Which when they had asked of me, would dismiss me], for that no cause of death was in me.
19
But for the Jews gainsaid, I was constrained to appeal to the emperor; not as having any thing to accuse my people. [+But for Jews against-said, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar; not as having anything to accuse my folk.]
20
Therefore for this cause I prayed to see you, and speak to you; for for the hope of Israel I am gird about with this chain.