Acts.25.21  But when Paul had appealed to be kept in custody for the decision of the emperor, I commanded him to be held until I could send him to Caesar."
Acts.25.25  But I found that he had done nothing deserving death; and as he himself appealed to the emperor, I decided to send him.
1Pet.2.13  Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,
1Pet.2.17  Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.