But when Paul had appealed to be kept in custody for the decision of his Imperial Majesty, I ordered him to be held until I could send him to the emperor.”
Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.
Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to the emperor.”
But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to the emperor—even though I had no charge to bring against my people.
At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them!