Acts 28:18

who, when they had examined me, wished to release me, because I had done nothing deserving death.

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In The King James Version

Who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of death in me.

In Context

17And it came to pass that after three days he called together the chief men of the Jews, and when they had met he said to them, Brethren, I, though I had done nothing against the people, or the customs of our fathers, was delivered up a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans;

19But when the Jews spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar; not that I had any charge to bring against my nation.

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Cross References

Acts 22:30On the morrow, wishing to have certain knowledge why he was accused by the Jews, he released him, and ordered the chief priests and all the council to assemble; and bringing Paul down, he set him before them.

Acts 24:10Then Paul, after the governor had beckoned to him to speak, answered, Since I know that thou hast been for many years a judge for this nation, I answer for myself cheerfully;

Acts 25:7And when he had come, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem stood around, bringing many and heavy charges which they could not prove;

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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