Acts 28:19
But when the Jews spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar; not that I had any charge to bring against my nation.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
18who, when they had examined me, wished to release me, because I had done nothing deserving death.
Cross References
Acts 25:10But Paul said, I stand at the judgment-seat of Caesar, where I ought to be tried. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as thou also very well knowest.
Acts 25:25But having found that he had done nothing deserving death, and he himself having appealed to Augustus, I determined to send him;
Romans 12:19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather make room for wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith 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 →