18Who, when they had put questions to me, were ready to let me go free, because there was no cause of death in me.
19But when the Jews made protest against it, I had to put my cause into Caesar's hands; not because I have anything to say against my nation.
20But for this reason I sent for you, to see and have talk with you: for because of the hope of Israel I am in these chains.
21And they said to him, We have not had letters from Judaea about you, and no one of the brothers has come to us here to give an account or say any evil about you.
22But we have a desire to give hearing to your opinion: for as to this form of religion, we have knowledge that in all places it is attacked.
23And when a day had been fixed, they came to his house in great numbers; and he gave them teaching, giving witness to the kingdom of God, and having discussions with them about Jesus, from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning till evening.
24And some were in agreement with what he said, but some had doubts.
