Acts 28:19-21

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁹ But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—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, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.” ²¹ And they said to him, “We have received no letters from Judea about you, and none of the brethren coming here has reported or spoken any evil about you.