And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”
But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.
But when I found that he had done nothing deserving death, and since he himself appealed to His Majesty the Emperor, I decided to send him.
When they examined me, they were willing to release me because there were no grounds for death in my case.
But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation to make against my own nation.
But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a vessel chosen by me to bring my name before Gentiles, kings, and the sons of Israel.