Acts 28:19 “But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even…”

Acts 28:19

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

But when the Jews spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything about which to accuse my nation.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

But when the Iewes spake contrary, I was constrained to appeale vnto Cesar, not because I had ought to accuse my nation of.

Darby Translation

But the Jews speaking against it, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not as having anything to accuse my nation of.

Young's Literal Translation

and the Jews having spoken against [it], I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar — not as having anything to accuse my nation of;

Bible in Basic English

But when the Jews made protest against it, I had to put my cause into Caesar's hands; not because I have anything to say against my nation.

.mt-body { max-height: none !important; -webkit-mask-image: none !important; mask-image: none !important; } .mt-bar { display: none !important; } .o-trans::after { display: block !important; }

Cross references

“I was”

Acts 26:32 Acts 25:10–12 Acts 25:21 Acts 25:25

Acts 26:32 · BSB

And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

Acts 25:10–12 · BSB

Paul replied, “I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where I ought to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well.

Acts 25:21 · BSB

But when Paul appealed to be held over for the decision of the Emperor, I ordered that he be held until I could send him to Caesar.”

Acts 25:25 · BSB

But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.

“not”

Romans 12:19–21 1 Peter 2:22 1 Peter 2:23

Romans 12:19–21 · BSB

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

1 Peter 2:22 · BSB

“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.”

1 Peter 2:23 · BSB

When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

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

In context

18They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.

20So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”

Read Acts 28