19. But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had aught to accuse my nation of.
20. For this cause therefore did I entreat you to see and to speak with me: for because of the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
21. And they said unto him, We neither received letters from Judaea concerning thee, nor did any of the brethren come hither and report or speak any harm of thee.
22. But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.