Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,

But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they began to contradict what Paul was saying by reviling him.

But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar – not that I had some charge to bring against my own people.

But we would like to hear from you what you think, for regarding this sect we know that people everywhere speak against it.”

But about Israel he says, “All day long I held out my hands to this disobedient and stubborn people!”

He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.

Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “Listen carefully: This child is destined to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be rejected.

From this point on, Pilate tried to release him. But the Jewish leaders shouted out, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar! Everyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar!”