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Acts 28:19
Acts 28:19 is verse 19 of Acts chapter 28, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
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.
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.
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.
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Acts 28:17–21 · Berean Standard Bible
17 After 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.
18 They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.
19 But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation.
20 So 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.”
21 The leaders replied, “We have not received any letters about you from Judea, nor have any of the brothers from there reported or even mentioned anything bad about you.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Acts 25:10Paul 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 25:11If, however, I am guilty of anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is no truth to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!”
Acts 25:12Then Festus conferred with his council and replied, “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!”
Acts 25:21But 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 25:25But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.
Acts 26:32And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”
Romans 12:19Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Romans 12:20On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Romans 12:21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Peter 2:22“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.”
1 Peter 2:23When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.