Acts 28:16-20

16When we entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him.

17After three days Paul called the local Jewish leaders together. When they had assembled, he said to them, “Brothers, although I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors, from Jerusalem I was handed over as a prisoner to the Romans.

18When they had heard my case, they wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.

19But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar – not that I had some charge to bring against my own people.

20So for this reason I have asked to see you and speak with you, for I am bound with this chain because of the hope of Israel.”