Acts 28:18-20

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁸ When they had examined me, the Romans^[a] wanted to release me, because there was no reason for the death penalty in my case. ¹⁹ But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to the emperor—even though I had no charge to bring against my nation. ²⁰ For this reason therefore I have asked to see you and speak with you,^[b] since it is for the sake of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”