Acts 28:16-20

16When we entered Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself [in rented quarters] with the soldier who was guarding him.

17Three days later he called together the leaders of the Jews; and when they had gathered, he said to them, “Kinsmen, though I have done nothing against our people or against the customs of our fathers, yet I was turned over as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

18After they had interrogated me, they were ready to release me because I was not guilty of any offense deserving death.

19But when the Jews objected [to my release], I was forced to appeal to Caesar (Emperor Nero), not because I had any charge to make against my nation.

20For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you, since it is for the sake of the hope of Israel (the Messiah, the resurrection) that I am bound with this chain.”