But Paul asked to be kept in Caesarea. He wants a decision from the Emperor (Caesar {\cf2\super [480]}). So I commanded that Paul be held until I could send him to Caesar \{in Rome\}.”
At that time, Augustus Caesar {\cf2\super [26]} sent out an order to all people in the countries that were under Roman rule. The order said that all people must write their name in a book (register).
But the Jews there did not want that. So I had to ask \{to come to Rome\} to have my trial before Caesar. {\cf2\super [525]} But I am not saying that my people (the Jews) have done anything wrong.
All Scripture is given by God. And all Scripture is useful for teaching and for showing people the things that are wrong in their lives. It is useful for correcting faults and teaching how to live right.