Acts 28:19

But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation to make against my own nation.

Text-Critical English NT

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

18When they examined me, they were willing to release me because there were no grounds for death in my case.

20That is why I have asked to see you and speak with you, for it is on account of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”

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Cross References

Acts 25:10Paul said, “I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where I ought to stand trial. I have done the Jews no wrong, as yoʋ yoʋrself know very well.

Acts 25:25But when I found that he had done nothing deserving death, and since he himself appealed to His Majesty the Emperor, I decided to send him.

Romans 12:19Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine; 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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