Acts 28:17-20

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Paul’s First Interview with Roman Jews

¹⁷ After three days he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered he said to them, ‘Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors, I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.^{(A) 18} After they examined me, they wanted to release me, since there was no reason for the death penalty in my case.^{(B) 19} Because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar;^(C) even though I had no charge to bring against my people. ²⁰ 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.’^(D)