But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to the emperor—even though I had no charge to bring against my people.
Immediately he made the disciples get into a boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.
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.”
But I found that he had done nothing deserving death, and when he appealed to his Imperial Majesty, I decided to send him.
Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to the emperor.”