who, when they had examined me, wanted to let me go, because there was no cause for putting me to death.

19 But when the Jews spoke against it, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any thing of which to accuse my nation.

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

1. The Romans were ready to let Paul go. There was no charge worthy of death.

2. But they Jews were going to kill Paul, anyway. His only choice was to appeal to Caesar.

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