Acts 28:19

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

But when the Jews objected, I felt compelled to appeal to Caesar—not because I had any accusation to bring against my own people.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything to accuse my nation of.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} when the Jews{G2453} spake against{G483} it, I was constrained{G315} to appeal{G1941} unto Caesar;{G2541} not{G3756} that{G5613} I had{G2192} aught{G5100} whereof{G2723} to accuse{G2723} my{G3450} nation.{G1484}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} when the Jews{G2453} spake against{G483}{(G5723)} it, I was constrained{G315}{(G5681)} to appeal{G1941}{(G5670)} unto Caesar{G2541}; not{G3756} that{G5613} I had{G2192}{(G5723)} ought{G5100} to accuse{G2723} my{G3450} nation{G1484} of{G2723}{(G5658)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    But when ye Iewes cryed cotrary I was constrayned to appeale vnto Cesar: not because I had ought to accuse my people of.

  • 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.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

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

  • Bishops' 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.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and the Jews having spoken against `it', I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar -- not as having anything to accuse my nation of;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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 (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (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.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 26:32 : 32 Agrippa said to Festus, 'This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.'
  • Acts 25:21 : 21 But when Paul appealed to be held for the Emperor’s decision, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I could send him to Caesar.
  • Acts 25:25 : 25 However, I found that he had done nothing deserving of death. But since he himself has appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.
  • Rom 12:19-21 : 19 Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. 20 If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head. 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • 1 Pet 2:22-23 : 22 He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth. 23 When He was reviled, He did not revile in return. When He suffered, He did not threaten, but entrusted Himself to the One who judges justly.
  • Acts 25:10-12 : 10 Paul said, 'I am standing before Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you yourself clearly know.' 11 If I am guilty and have done anything deserving of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is nothing to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar. 12 Then Festus, after conferring with his council, replied, 'You have appealed to Caesar; to Caesar you will go.'

Similar Verses (AI)

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    83%

    17 After three days, Paul called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, 'Brothers, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors, I was handed over as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.'

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

  • Acts 28:20-22
    3 verses
    81%

    20 For this reason, I have asked to see you and to speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.

    21 They replied, 'We have not received any letters about you from Judea, nor has any of the brothers who came here reported or said anything bad about you.'

    22 But we would like to hear from you what you think, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.

  • Acts 25:7-12
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    80%

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

    8 Paul defended himself, saying, 'I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews, the temple, or Caesar.'

    9 But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, replied to Paul, 'Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and be tried there before me on these charges?'

    10 Paul said, 'I am standing before Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you yourself clearly know.'

    11 If I am guilty and have done anything deserving of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is nothing to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar.

    12 Then Festus, after conferring with his council, replied, 'You have appealed to Caesar; to Caesar you will go.'

  • Acts 23:27-30
    4 verses
    80%

    27 This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them. I came with the troops and rescued him, having learned that he is a Roman citizen.

    28 Wanting to know the exact charge they were bringing against him, I brought him down to their council.

    29 I found that he was accused concerning matters of their law but had no charge against him deserving death or imprisonment.

    30 When I was informed of a plot against the man, I sent him to you immediately and also instructed his accusers to state their case against him before you. Farewell.

  • Acts 25:15-18
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    78%

    15 When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him, requesting a judgment against him.

    16 I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused has met their accusers face to face and has had an opportunity to defend himself against the charges.

    17 When they came here, I did not delay, but the next day took my seat at the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought in.

    18 When the accusers stood up, they did not charge him with any of the crimes I had expected.

  • Acts 24:19-21
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    19 But there are some Jews from Asia who ought to be here before you to bring charges if they have anything against me.

    20 Or let these men here state what wrongdoing they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin.

    21 Unless it was for this one statement I made while standing among them: 'It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am being judged before you today.'

  • Acts 25:24-27
    4 verses
    76%

    24 Festus said, 'King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man about whom the entire Jewish population has petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer.'

    25 However, I found that he had done nothing deserving of death. But since he himself has appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.

    26 I have nothing definite to write to His Majesty about him. Therefore, I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that, after conducting an investigation, I may have something to write.

    27 For it seems unreasonable to me to send a prisoner without also specifying the charges against him.

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    2 verses
    74%

    31 As they were leaving, they began to discuss among themselves, saying, 'This man has done nothing deserving death or imprisonment.'

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    13 Nor can they prove to you the charges they are now bringing against me.

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    3 verses
    73%

    2 I consider myself fortunate, King Agrippa, that today I am able to make my defense before you concerning all the accusations brought against me by the Jews.

    3 Especially because you are so familiar with all the customs and controversies among the Jews. I therefore ask you to listen to me patiently.

    4 The way of life I have lived since my youth, from the very beginning among my own people and in Jerusalem, is well known to all the Jews.

  • Acts 26:21
    73%

    21 For this reason, the Jews seized me in the temple and tried to kill me.

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    2 verses
    73%

    20 Since I was at a loss as to how to investigate these matters, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding these charges.

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    72%

    1 Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.

  • Acts 26:6-7
    2 verses
    72%

    6 And now I stand here on trial because of the hope in the promise God made to our ancestors.

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    72%

    30 The next day, wanting to know for certain why Paul was being accused by the Jews, the commander released him and ordered the chief priests and the entire council to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.

  • Acts 22:19
    72%

    19 But I said, 'Lord, they themselves know that I used to imprison and beat those who believed in You in the synagogues.

  • Acts 25:5
    71%

    5 He said, 'Therefore, let those who are influential among you go down with me, and if there is anything wrong about this man, let them bring charges against him.'

  • Acts 19:40
    71%

    40 For we are in danger of being charged with rioting over today’s events, since there is no cause that we can give to justify this commotion." Having said this, he dismissed the assembly.

  • Acts 21:39
    71%

    39 Paul answered, 'I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Please let me speak to the people.'

  • Acts 24:8-10
    3 verses
    71%

    8 By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all the charges we are bringing against him.

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  • Luke 23:14
    71%

    14 and said to them, 'You brought this man to me as one who is misleading the people. Now look, after examining Him in your presence, I have found no basis for your charges against Him.

  • Acts 26:19
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    19 So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

  • Acts 26:9
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    9 Indeed, I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.