But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation against my nation.
And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”
But when Paul appealed to be held in custody for the Emperor’s decision, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I send him to Caesar.”
But I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death; and since he himself appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.
But Paul said, “I am standing before Caesar’s tribunal, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you also very well know.
Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth;