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19 and the Jews having spoken against [it], I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar -- not as having anything to accuse my nation of;

20 for this cause, therefore, I called for you to see and to speak with [you], for because of the hope of Israel with this chain I am bound.'

21 And they said unto him, `We did neither receive letters concerning thee from Judea, nor did any one who came of the brethren declare or speak any evil concerning 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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