Acts 28:16-20

16When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him.

17Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders. When they had assembled, Paul said to them: “My brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or against the customs of our ancestors, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.

18They examined me and wanted to release me, because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death.

19The Jews objected, so I was compelled to make an appeal to Caesar. I certainly did not intend to bring any charge against my own people.

20For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”