But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation to make against my own nation.
Immediately Jesus compelled the disciples to get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side of the sea, while he sent the crowds away.
But Paul appealed to be kept in custody for the decision of His Majesty the Emperor, so I ordered him to be held until I could send him to Caesar.”
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.
And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”