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19 But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.

20 For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.

21 And they said unto him, We neither received letters out of Judaea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came shewed or spake any harm of thee.

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19 The Jews objected, so I was compelled to make an appeal to Caesar.(A) I certainly did not intend to bring any charge against my own people. 20 For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel(B) that I am bound with this chain.”(C)

21 They replied, “We have not received any letters from Judea concerning you, and none of our people(D) who have come from there has reported or said anything bad about you.

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