19. But when the Jews objected, I was obliged to appeal to Caesar, even though I had no accusation to make against my own nation.
20. This is the reason, then, I have requested to see you and to speak with you, for it is on account of the hope of Israel that I wear these chains.”
21. They answered him, “We have received no letters from Judea about you, nor has any of the brothers arrived with a damaging report or rumor about you.
22. But we should like to hear you present your views, for we know that this sect is denounced everywhere.”
23. So they arranged a day with him and came to his lodgings in great numbers. From early morning until evening, he expounded his position to them, bearing witness to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus from the law of Moses and the prophets.