Acts 28:19

But when the Jews spoke against it, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar; not that I had anything about which to accuse my nation.

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In The King James Version

But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.

In Context

18who, when they had examined me, were intending to release me, because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death.

20For this reason therefore I asked to see you and speak with you; it is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”

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Cross References

Acts 25:10So Paul said: “I am standing before Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be tried. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as even you know very well.

Acts 25:25But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, besides he himself having appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.

Romans 12:19Dear ones, do not avenge yourselves; rather give place to the wrath; for it is written: “Vengeance is up to me; I will repay,” says the Lord.

Matthew Henry on Acts 28:18-23

Paul at Rome. 17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 18 Who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of death in me. 19 But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Cæsar; not that I… Read the whole commentary →

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