But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to the emperor—even though I had no charge to bring against my people.
Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed 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.
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.”
Immediately he made the disciples get into a boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.