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.
Acts 28:19
Surrounding context
28:18 who, when they had examined me, wanted to let me go, because there was no cause for putting me to death.
28:19 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.
28:20 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."