Acts 28:18-22

And when they had examined me, they were willing to release me because there were no grounds for putting me to death.

But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation against my nation.

For this reason, therefore, I requested to see you and to speak with you, since I am wearing this chain for the sake of the hope of Israel.”

They said to him, “We have neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor has any of the brothers come here and reported or spoken anything bad about you.

But we desire to hear from you what your views are; for regarding this sect, it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere.”