Acts 28:14-20 - It is because of the hope of Israel

28:14-16

The gospel had already reached Rome, so while Paul is the main focus of attention in the second half of Acts, he was not the only means by which the gospel was spreading. There were some believers near Puteoli who invited Paul and his companions to stay with them. Hospitality was a vital part of church life, and is emphasised in a number of the letters. The warm welcome was of great encouragement to Paul. Eventually Paul arrived in Rome. He was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him. He was not considered to be a great danger.

28:17-20

Paul maintained his custom of giving the Jews “first refusal”. So he met with the local Jewish leaders. They would probably be giving evidence against Paul in the trial before Caesar. However, Paul did not consider the Jews as “the enemy”, so he met with them to try and win them over. Paul recounts the events in Jerusalem. He also seeks to explain how the gospel is the fulfilment of the Law and the Prophets, rather than being opposed to it.