Acts 25:21
But Paul appealed to have his case reserved for his Majesty's decision, and I have ordered him kept in custody until I can send him to the emperor."
Luke 2:1
In those days an edict was issued by the Emperor Augustus that a census of the whole world should be taken.
Acts 25:10-11
But Paul said, "I am standing before the emperor's court, where I ought to be tried. I have done the Jews no wrong, as you can easily see.
Acts 26:32-1
"He might have been set at liberty," said Agrippa to Festus, "if he had not appealed to the emperor."
2 Timothy 4:16
At my first appearance in court no one came to help me; everybody deserted me. May no one lay it up against them!