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.”