Acts 28:17-20
17 And it came to pass after three days that Paul called the leaders of the Jews together. So when they had come together, he said to them: “Men and brethren, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans, 18 who, when they had examined me, wanted to let me go, because there was no cause for putting me to death. 19 But when the Jews spoke against it, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything of which to accuse my nation. 20 For this reason therefore I have called for you, to see you and speak with you, because for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.”
In Rome, Paul met with the Jewish leaders to present his case for being there. He again spoke of his innocence, yet also God's provision in the need for safety by plotting against him. So Paul came with the hope of Israel (and the world) to the capital of the empire. So began his conversation with the Jewish leaders in Rome. Paul was divinely appointed to spread the gospel far and wide, to the end of the earth…so should we follow Him as He leads.
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