Acts 28:19-21
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
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.(A) 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[a] that I wear these chains.”(B) 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.
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