Acts 28:19
But the Jews objected and forced me to appeal to the emperor, even though I have no countercharge to bring against my own people.
Acts 26:32
Agrippa told Festus, "This man could have been set free if he hadn't appealed to the emperor."
Acts 25:21
But Paul appealed his case and asked to be held in prison until the decision of his Majesty. So I ordered him to be held in custody until I could send him to the emperor."
Acts 25:25
I find that he has not done anything deserving of death. But since he has appealed to his Majesty, I have decided to send him.
Acts 25:10-12
But Paul said, "I am standing before the emperor's judgment seat where I ought to be tried. I haven't done anything wrong to the Jewish leaders, as you know very well.
Romans 12:19-21
Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me. I will pay them back, declares the Lord."
1 Peter 2:22-23
"He never sinned, and he never told a lie."