Verse Comparison: Acts 28:20
American Standard Version
For this cause therefore did I entreat you to see and to speak with `me': for because of the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
Amplified® Bible
This is the reason therefore why I have begged to see you and to talk with you, since it is because of the Hope of Israel (the Messiah) that I am bound with this chain.
Darby English Version
For this cause therefore I have called you to [me] to see and to speak to you; for on account of the hope of Israel I have this chain about me.
International Standard Version
That's why I asked to see you and speak with you, since it is for the hope of Israel that I'm wearing this chain."
King James Version
For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
Young's Literal Translation
for this cause, therefore, I called for you to see and to speak with `you', for because of the hope of Israel with this chain I am bound.'