13. We came to the city of Rhegium. The next day a wind began to blow from the southwest, so we were able to leave. A day later we came to the city of Puteoli.
14. We found some believers there, who asked us to stay with them a week. Finally, we came to Rome.
15. The brothers and sisters in Rome heard about us and came out to meet us at the Market of Appius and at the Three Inns. When Paul saw these believers, he thanked God and felt encouraged.
16. When we came to Rome, Paul was allowed to live alone. But a soldier stayed with him to guard him.
17. Three days later Paul sent for some of the most important Jews. When they came together, he said, “My brothers, I have done nothing against our people or against the customs of our fathers. But I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
18. They asked me many questions, but they could not find any reason why I should be put to death. So they wanted to let me go free.
19. But the Jews there did not want that. So I had to ask to come to Rome to have my trial before Caesar. That doesn’t mean I am accusing my people of doing anything wrong.
20. That is why I wanted to see you and talk with you. I am bound with this chain because I believe in the hope of Israel.”