Acts 28:19

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

Revised Version 1895

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, desired to set me at liberty, because there was no cause of death in me.

20For this cause therefore did I entreat you to see and to speak with me: for because of the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.

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Cross References

Acts 25:10But Paul said, I am standing before Caesar’s judgment-seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou also very well knowest.

Acts 25:25But I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death: and as he himself appealed to the emperor I determined to send him.

Romans 12:19Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, 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 →

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