Recognition of authorities and trying to help getting the witnesses unbanned as well as establishing the preaching workin countries is what they are doing here. Paul appealed to Rome to be set free so the bible the bible precedent is there for ALL readers to note.
Acts 25:25
I found he had done nothing deserving of death, but because he made his appeal to the Emperor I decided to send him to Rome.
Dealing with authorities is unavoidable
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority,
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