10-11. The people on the island gave us many honors. We stayed there three months. When we were ready to leave, they gave us the things we needed.We got on a ship from Alexandria. The ship had stayed on the island during the winter. On the front of the ship was the sign of the twin gods.
12. We stopped at Syracuse for three days and then left.
13. From there we sailed to Rhegium. The next day a wind began to blow from the southwest, so we were able to leave. A day later we came to Puteoli.
14. We found some believers there, and they asked us to stay with them for a week. Finally, we came to Rome.
15. The believers in Rome heard that we were there. They came out as far as the Market of Appius and the Three Inns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and thanked God.
16. Then we arrived at Rome. There, Paul was allowed to live alone. But a soldier stayed with him to guard him.
17. Three days later Paul sent for the Jewish leaders there. When they came together, he said, “Brothers, I have done nothing against our people. I have done nothing against the customs of our fathers. But I was arrested in Jerusalem and given to the Romans.
18. The Romans asked me many questions. But they could find no reason why I should be killed. 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. But I have no charge to bring against my own people.
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.”