'I was handed over to the Romans, who examined me and wanted to release me, because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death.' - Paul's narrative is consistent with Luke's earlier account: Roman examination 'found no crime deserving death' (anaxios, anaxios). The repetition of 'not guilty' becomes a refrain: Paul is innocent by Roman judgment. His report to the Jewish leaders shows he appeals to Roman law as his vindication. The gospel and Roman justice, surprisingly, align in Paul's case.

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