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Upon arriving in Rome, the captain turned the prisoners over to the military governor but allowed Paul to stay in a private house with the soldier guarding him.

After three days, Paul called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them:

“Brothers, although I have not done anything against our people or the traditions of our ancestors, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.

They examined me and wanted to set me free, because they saw nothing in my case that deserved death.

But the Jews objected, so I was forced to appeal to Caesar without any intention of bringing any charge against my own people.

Therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, because it is for the hope of Israel that I am wearing these chains.”

Paul stayed for two full years in a house he personally rented, where he received everyone who came to visit him freely.

He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught the truth about Jesus Christ, the Lord, quite openly and without any hindrance.