From the viewpoint of human judgment, Paul's condemnation before such a judge was certain. But the apostle felt that so long as he was loyal to God, he had nothing to fear. The One who in the past had been his protector could shield him still from the malice of the Jews and from the power of Caesar.

Efter menneskelig bedømmelse kunne der ikke være tvivl om, at Paulus ville blive fordømt af en sådan dommer. Men apostlen følte, at så længe han var tro mod Gud, havde han intet at frygte. Han, som i fortiden havde været hans beskytter, kunne stadig skærme ham mod jødernes ondskab og mod kejserens magt.