10 "I’m standing before Caesar’s court to be tried, right where I should be," Paul replied. "I have not done any wrong to the Jews, as you very well know. 11 If I’ve committed a crime and have done something that deserves death, I do not ask to be pardoned from a death sentence. But if there’s no substance to these accusations they’re making against me, then nobody has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!"
12 Festus then conferred with the council, and replied, "You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you shall go!"