Acts 28:18 “They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis…”

Acts 28:18

They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

who, when they had examined me, desired to set me free, because there was no cause of death in me.

American Standard Version

who, when they had examined me, desired to set me at liberty, because there was no cause of death in me.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

who having examined me were minded to let me go, because there was nothing worthy of death in me.

Young's Literal Translation

who, having examined me, were wishing to release [me], because of their being no cause of death in me,

Bible in Basic English

Who, when they had put questions to me, were ready to let me go free, because there was no cause of death in me.

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Cross references

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

Acts 22:30 Acts 24:10 Acts 24:22 Acts 22:24 Acts 22:25 Acts 25:7

Acts 22:30 · BSB

The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand befor…

Acts 24:10 · BSB

When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.

Acts 24:22 · BSB

Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”

Acts 22:24 · BSB

the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated to determine the reason for this outcry against him.

Acts 22:25 · BSB

But as they stretched him out to strap him down, Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it lawful for you to flog a Roman citizen without a trial?”

Acts 25:7 · BSB

When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove.

Also

Acts 23:29

Acts 23:29 · BSB

I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.

19But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation.

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