Acts 28:19

But the Jewish leaders opposed this, so I was forced to appeal to Caesar—not that I had any accusations against my own people.

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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

18After they had interrogated me they wanted to release me because I had done nothing that warranted execution.

20That's why I asked to see you, and talk to you, because it is on account of the hope of Israel that I am chained up like this.”

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Cross References

Acts 25:10“I'm standing before Caesar's court to be tried, right where I should be,” Paul replied. “I have not done any wrong to the Jews, as you very well know.

Acts 25:25However, I discovered he has not committed any crime that deserves death, and since he has appealed to the emperor I decided to send him there.

Romans 12:19My dear friends, don't seek revenge, but leave it to God to execute judgment —as Scripture points out, “‘It's for me to dispense justice, 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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