Acts 28: 16 - 20, 30 - 31
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| 16
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And when we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier that guarded him.
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| 17
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After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews; and when they had gathered, he said to them, "Brethren, though I had done nothing against the people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
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| 18
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When they had examined me, they wished to set me at liberty, because there was no reason for the death penalty in my case.
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| 19
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But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar -- though I had no charge to bring against my nation.
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| 20
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For this reason therefore I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain."
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| 30
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And he lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him,
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| 31
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preaching the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ quite openly and unhindered. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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