But when Paul appealed that he be kept for the decision of His Majesty the Emperor, I commanded him to be kept until I may send him to Caesar."
Tell us, therefore, what do You think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"
And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census be taken of all the empire.
Then Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar."
But when the Jews spoke in opposition, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything of which to accuse my nation.
At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be reckoned to them.