to go to Jerusalem for future trial, but stand before Caesar instead. After days have passed, King Agrippa arrives in Caesarea, and Felix tells him about Paul's case. Agrippa wishes to see the trial as well. Felix states that he has seen not a single crime deserving death in Paul's past deeds.Chapter 26In this chapter, King Agrippa hears Paul. Again, Paul tells them the story of his conversion. He points out that there is nothing wrong with obeying heavenly visions and that all his deeds are performed out of love for God. Furthermore, he emphasizes the suffering of the Messiah as being equal to his present suffering that he, too, must bear.Again, the authorities see no crime in Paul's actions and believe that he could have been set free if he had appealed before Caesar.Chapter 27During the sail to Italy, a storm rises and makes sailing rather difficult. The prisoners on the ship as well as the crew lose hope of surviving and refuse to eat. Paul urges them, telling them that God had appeared to him saying that all those on the voyage with him will be safe and saved. Upon reaching land, the ship ran aground and begins to collapse. The prisoners are ordered to swim to the shore or gather debris to stay afloat. In the end, all reach shore safely just as God had promised.Chapter 28The island on which they land is called Malta. There, the natives show great hospitality, Paul returns the favor by healing Publius, the chief of the island. When the crew is once again ready to set sail, the natives bring them provisions. In Rome, Paul is allowed to live with a soldier. He calls the leaders of Jews residing in Rome and explains to them that he has done nothing wrong. He remains in his lodgings for two years, accepting those who come to him as he continues to proclaim the Kingdom of God and the reign of Jesus Christ....
