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Acts 28:19
But the Jews contradicting it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar: not that I had anything to accuse my nation of.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar; even though I had no charge to bring against my people.
Because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar; even though I had no charge to bring against my people.
King James Version (1611)
But when the Iewes spake against it, I was constrained to appeale vnto Cesar, not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.
But when the Iewes spake against it, I was constrained to appeale vnto Cesar, not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.
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.
But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.
English Standard Version
But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge to bring against my nation.
But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge to bring against my nation.
New American Standard Bible
"But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation against my nation.
"But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation against my nation.
New Century Version
but the evil people there argued against that. So I had to ask to come to Rome to have my trial before Caesar. But I have no charge to bring against my own people.
but the evil people there argued against that. So I had to ask to come to Rome to have my trial before Caesar. But I have no charge to bring against my own people.
Amplified Bible
"But when the Jews objected [to my release], I was forced to appeal to Caesar (Emperor Nero), not because I had any charge to make against my nation.
"But when the Jews objected [to my release], I was forced to appeal to Caesar (Emperor Nero), not because I had any charge to make against my nation.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation against my nation.
"But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation against my nation.
Legacy Standard Bible
But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation against my nation.
But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation against my nation.
Berean Standard Bible
But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation.
But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation.
Contemporary English Version
The Jewish leaders disagreed, so I asked to be tried by the Emperor. But I don't have anything to say against my own nation.
The Jewish leaders disagreed, so I asked to be tried by the Emperor. But I don't have anything to say against my own nation.
Complete Jewish Bible
But when the Judeans objected, I was forced to appeal to the Emperor — not that I had any charge to make against my own people.
But when the Judeans objected, I was forced to appeal to the Emperor — not that I had any charge to make against my own people.
Darby Translation
But the Jews speaking against it, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not as having anything to accuse my nation of.
But the Jews speaking against it, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not as having anything to accuse my nation of.
Easy-to-Read Version
But the Jews there did not want that. So I had to ask to come to Rome to have my trial before Caesar. That doesn't mean I am accusing my people of doing anything wrong.
But the Jews there did not want that. So I had to ask to come to Rome to have my trial before Caesar. That doesn't mean I am accusing my people of doing anything wrong.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But when the Iewes spake contrary, I was constrained to appeale vnto Cesar, not because I had ought to accuse my nation of.
But when the Iewes spake contrary, I was constrained to appeale vnto Cesar, not because I had ought to accuse my nation of.
George Lamsa Translation
But as the Jews stood against me I was obliged to appeal to Csar; not that I had anything of which to accuse my own people.
But as the Jews stood against me I was obliged to appeal to Csar; not that I had anything of which to accuse my own people.
Good News Translation
But when the Jews opposed this, I was forced to appeal to the Emperor, even though I had no accusation to make against my own people.
But when the Jews opposed this, I was forced to appeal to the Emperor, even though I had no accusation to make against my own people.
Lexham English Bible
But because the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar (not as if I had any charge to bring against my own people).
But because the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar (not as if I had any charge to bring against my own people).
Literal Translation
But the Jews speaking against it , I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not as having anything to accuse my nation.
But the Jews speaking against it , I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not as having anything to accuse my nation.
American Standard Version
But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had aught whereof to accuse my nation.
But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had aught whereof to accuse my nation.
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.
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.
Hebrew Names Version
But when the Yehudim spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything about which to accuse my nation.
But when the Yehudim spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything about which to accuse my nation.
International Standard Version
But the Jews objected and forced me to appeal to the emperor, even though I have no countercharge to bring against my own people.Acts 25:11;">[xr]
But the Jews objected and forced me to appeal to the emperor, even though I have no countercharge to bring against my own people.Acts 25:11;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And when the Jihudoyee had risen against me, I was constrained to call the appeal of Caesar; (yet) not as though I had in any thing to be the accuser of the sons of my people.
And when the Jihudoyee had risen against me, I was constrained to call the appeal of Caesar; (yet) not as though I had in any thing to be the accuser of the sons of my people.
Murdock Translation
And, as the Jews withstood me, I was compelled to utter an appeal to Caesar; but not because I had any thing of which to accuse the people of my nation.
And, as the Jews withstood me, I was compelled to utter an appeal to Caesar; but not because I had any thing of which to accuse the people of my nation.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But when the Iewes spake contrary, I was constrayned to appeale vnto Caesar: not that I had ought to accuse my people of.
But when the Iewes spake contrary, I was constrayned to appeale vnto Caesar: not that I had ought to accuse my people of.
English Revised Version
But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had aught to accuse my nation of.
But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had aught 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.
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.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But when the Jews opposed it, I was constrained to appeal to Cesar; not that I had any thing to accuse my nation of.
But when the Jews opposed it, I was constrained to appeal to Cesar; not that I had any thing to accuse my nation of.
Weymouth's New Testament
But, at last, the opposition of the Jews compelled me to appeal to Caesar; not however that I had any charge to bring against my nation.
But, at last, the opposition of the Jews compelled me to appeal to Caesar; not however that I had any charge to bring against my nation.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But for Jewis ayenseiden, Y was constreyned to appele to the emperour; not as hauynge ony thing to accuse my puple.
But for Jewis ayenseiden, Y was constreyned to appele to the emperour; not as hauynge ony thing to accuse my puple.
Update Bible Version
But when the Jews spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar; not that I had anything whereof to accuse my nation.
But when the Jews spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar; not that I had anything whereof to accuse my nation.
Webster's Bible Translation
But when the Jews spoke against [it], I was constrained to appeal to Cesar; not that I had aught to accuse my nation of.
But when the Jews spoke against [it], I was constrained to appeal to Cesar; not that I had aught to accuse my nation of.
New English Translation
But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar—not that I had some charge to bring against my own people.
But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar—not that I had some charge to bring against my own people.
New King James Version
But when the Jews [fn] spoke against it, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything of which to accuse my nation.
But when the Jews [fn] spoke against it, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything of which to accuse my nation.
New Living Translation
But when the Jewish leaders protested the decision, I felt it necessary to appeal to Caesar, even though I had no desire to press charges against my own people.
But when the Jewish leaders protested the decision, I felt it necessary to appeal to Caesar, even though I had no desire to press charges against my own people.
New Life Bible
But the Jews did not like this. So I had to ask to be sent to Caesar. It was not because I had anything against my people.
But the Jews did not like this. So I had to ask to be sent to Caesar. It was not because I had anything against my people.
New Revised Standard
But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to the emperor—even though I had no charge to bring against my nation.
But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to the emperor—even though I had no charge to bring against my nation.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, as the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar, - not as though, against my nation, I had anything to bring by way of accusation.
But, as the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar, - not as though, against my nation, I had anything to bring by way of accusation.
Revised Standard Version
But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar--though I had no charge to bring against my nation.
But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar--though I had no charge to bring against my nation.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
But when ye Iewes cryed cotrary I was constrayned to appeale vnto Cesar: not because I had ought to accuse my people of.
But when ye Iewes cryed cotrary I was constrayned to appeale vnto Cesar: not because I had ought to accuse my people 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;
and the Jews having spoken against [it], I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar -- not as having anything to accuse my nation of;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But wha ye Iewes spake ye cotrary, I was costrayned to appeale vnto ye Emperor: not as though I had ought to accuse my people of.
But wha ye Iewes spake ye cotrary, I was costrayned to appeale vnto ye Emperor: not as though I had ought to accuse my people of.
Mace New Testament (1729)
but the Jews opposing it, I was oblig'd to appeal to the emperor: not having however any design to accuse them.
but the Jews opposing it, I was oblig'd to appeal to the emperor: not having however any design to accuse them.
Simplified Cowboy Version
But the Jews objected and kept up their pressure on the local Roman government. I was forced to appeal to Caesar. My hand was forced even though I never wanted to bring any charges against my own people.
But the Jews objected and kept up their pressure on the local Roman government. I was forced to appeal to Caesar. My hand was forced even though I never wanted to bring any charges against my own people.
Contextual Overview
17 And after the third day, he called together the chief of the Jews. And when they were assembled, he said to them: Men, brethren, I, having done nothing against the people or the custom of our fathers, was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 18 Who, when they had examined me, would have released me, for that there was no cause of death in me. 19 But the Jews contradicting it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar: not that I had anything to accuse my nation of. 20 For this cause therefore I desired to see you and to speak to you. Because that for the hope of Israel, I am bound with this chain. 21 But they said to him: We neither received letters concerning thee from Judea: neither did any of the brethren that came hither relate or speak any evil of thee. 22 But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that it is every where contradicted.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
I was: Acts 25:10-12, Acts 25:21, Acts 25:25, Acts 26:32
not: Romans 12:19-21, 1 Peter 2:22, 1 Peter 2:23
Reciprocal: Jeremiah 37:20 - lest Acts 25:11 - I appeal
Cross-References
Genesis 12:8
And passing on from thence to a mountain, that was on the east side of Bethel, he there pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: he built there also an altar to the Lord, and called upon his name.
And passing on from thence to a mountain, that was on the east side of Bethel, he there pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: he built there also an altar to the Lord, and called upon his name.
Genesis 28:4
And give the blessings of Abraham to thee, and to thy seed after thee: that thou mayst possess the land of thy sojournment, which he promised to thy grandfather.
And give the blessings of Abraham to thee, and to thy seed after thee: that thou mayst possess the land of thy sojournment, which he promised to thy grandfather.
Genesis 28:5
And when Isaac had sent him away, he took his journey and went to Mesopotamia of Syria, to Laban, the son of Bathuel, the Syrian, brother to Rebecca, his mother.
And when Isaac had sent him away, he took his journey and went to Mesopotamia of Syria, to Laban, the son of Bathuel, the Syrian, brother to Rebecca, his mother.
Genesis 28:22
And this stone, which I have set up for a title, shall be called the house of God: and of all things that thou shalt give to me, I will offer tithes to thee.
And this stone, which I have set up for a title, shall be called the house of God: and of all things that thou shalt give to me, I will offer tithes to thee.
Genesis 35:1
In the mean time God said to Jacob: Arise and go up to Bethel, and dwell there, and make there an altar to God, who appeared to thee when thou didst flee from Esau, thy brother.
In the mean time God said to Jacob: Arise and go up to Bethel, and dwell there, and make there an altar to God, who appeared to thee when thou didst flee from Esau, thy brother.
Genesis 48:3
And when Joseph was come in to him, he said: God almighty appeared to me at Luza, which is in the land of Chanaan, and he blessed me,
And when Joseph was come in to him, he said: God almighty appeared to me at Luza, which is in the land of Chanaan, and he blessed me,
1 Kings 12:29
And he set the one in Bethel, and the other in Dan:
And he set the one in Bethel, and the other in Dan:
Hosea 4:15
If thou play the harlot, O Israel, at least let not Juda offend: and go ye not into Galgal, and come not up into Bethaven, and do not swear: The Lord liveth.
If thou play the harlot, O Israel, at least let not Juda offend: and go ye not into Galgal, and come not up into Bethaven, and do not swear: The Lord liveth.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But when the Jews spake against it,.... His being cleared and dismissed, and desired he might be sent back to Jerusalem, to be tried and judged there, to which Festus seemed inclined:
I was constrained to appeal to Caesar; to prevent the design of the Jews upon him, which was to way lay him and kill him, or by what ways they could, right or wrong, take away his life; and to provide for his own safety:
not that I had ought to accuse my nation of; meaning, that he had no ill design in this appeal against his country, to expose them, and bring them under reproach and censure, but to vindicate himself, defend his own innocence, and preserve his character and life; suggesting, that what he did was not of choice, but by constraint, and with reluctance; being no friend to Heathen tribunals, nor any enemy to the Jewish nation.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The Jews spake against it - Against my being set at liberty.
I was constrained - By a regard to my own safety and character.
To appeal unto Caesar - See the notes on Acts 25:11.
Not that I had aught ... - I did it for my own preservation and safety, not that I wished to accuse my countrymen. Paul had been unjustly accused and injured; yet, with the true spirit of the Christian religion, he here says that he cherished no unkind feelings toward those who had done him wrong.
