10. Paul replied, "I’m standing before Caesar’s court. I ought to be tried here. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you well know.
11. If I’m guilty and have done something that deserves death, then I won’t try to avoid death. But if there is nothing to their accusations against me, no one has the authority to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!"
12. After Festus conferred with his advisors, he responded, "You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go."
13. After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea to welcome Festus.
14. Since they were staying there for many days, Festus discussed the case against Paul with the king. He said, "There is a man whom Felix left in prison.