Acts 28:17

KJV1611 – Modern English

After three days, Paul called the leaders of the Jews together. When they had come together, he said to them, Men and brethren, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    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.'

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} it came to pass,{G1096} that after{G3326} three{G5140} days{G2250} he{G3972} called{G4779} together{G4779} those that were the chief{G4413} of the Jews:{G2453} and{G1161} when{G5607} they were{G846} come together,{G4905} he said{G3004} unto{G4314} them,{G846} I,{G1473} brethren,{G80} though I{G1473} had done{G4160} nothing{G3762} against{G1727} the people,{G2992} or{G2228} the customs{G1485} of our fathers,{G3971} yet was delivered{G3860} prisoner{G1198} from{G1537} Jerusalem{G2414} into{G1519} the hands{G5495} of the Romans:{G4514}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} it came to pass{G1096}{(G5633)}, that after{G3326} three{G5140} days{G2250} Paul{G3972} called{G4779} the chief{G4413}{G5607}{(G5752)} of the Jews{G2453} together{G4779}{(G5670)}: and{G1161} when they{G846} were come together{G4905}{(G5631)}, he said{G3004}{(G5707)} unto{G4314} them{G846}, Men{G435} and brethren{G80}, though I{G1473} have committed{G4160}{(G5660)} nothing{G3762} against{G1727} the people{G2992}, or{G2228} customs{G1485} of our fathers{G3971}, yet was I delivered{G3860}{(G5681)} prisoner{G1198} from{G1537} Jerusalem{G2414} into{G1519} the hands{G5495} of the Romans{G4514}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And it fortuned after thre dayes that Paul called ye chefe of ye Iewes together. And whe they were come he sayde vnto the: Men and brethren though I have comitted nothinge agaynst the people or lawes of oure fathers: yet was I delyvered presoner from Ierusalem in to the hondes of ye Romayns.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    After thre dayes it fortuned, yt Paul called ye chefe of ye Iewes together. And wha they were come, he sayde vnto the: Ye me & brethre I haue comytted nothinge agaynst or people, ner agaynst ye lawes of ye fathers, yet was I boude, delyuered out of Ierusale in to ye Romaynes hades:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And the third day after, Paul called the chiefe of the Iewes together: and when they were come, he said vnto them, Men and brethren, though I haue committed nothing against the people, or Lawes of the fathers, yet was I deliuered prisoner from Hierusalem into the handes of the Romanes.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And it came to passe, that after three dayes Paul called ye chiefe of the Iewes together. And whe they were come, he sayde vnto them: Men and brethren, though I haue committed nothyng agaynst the people, or lawes of the fathers, yet was I delyuered prysoner from Hierusalem, into the handes of the Romanes.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men [and] brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    It happened that after three days Paul called together those who were the leaders of the Jews. When they had come together, he said to them, "I, brothers, though I had done nothing against the people, or the customs of our fathers, still was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans,

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And it came to pass after three days, Paul called together those who are the principal men of the Jews, and they having come together, he said unto them: `Men, brethren, I -- having done nothing contrary to the people, or to the customs of the fathers -- a prisoner from Jerusalem, was delivered up to the hands of the Romans;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it came to pass, that after three days he called together those that were the chief of the Jews: and when they were come together, he said unto them, I, brethren, though I had done nothing against the people, or the customs of our fathers, yet was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it came to pass, that after three days he called together those that were the chief of the Jews: and when they were come together, he said unto them, I, brethren, though I had done nothing against the people, or the customs of our fathers, yet was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans:

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Then after three days he sent for the chief men of the Jews: and when they had come together, he said to them, My brothers, though I had done nothing against the people or the ways of our fathers, I was given, a prisoner from Jerusalem, into the hands of the Romans.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    It happened that after three days Paul called together those who were the leaders of the Jews. When they had come together, he said to them, "I, brothers, though I had done nothing against the people, or the customs of our fathers, still was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans,

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Paul Addresses the Jewish Community in Rome After three days Paul called the local Jewish leaders together. When they had assembled, he said to them,“Brothers, although I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors, from Jerusalem I was handed over as a prisoner to the Romans.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 25:8 : 8 While he answered for himself, I have not offended against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar.
  • Acts 24:10-16 : 10 Then Paul, after the governor had motioned to him to speak, answered, Since I know that you have been for many years a judge to this nation, I do cheerfully respond for myself: 11 Because you may understand that there are only twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 12 And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, nor stirring up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city: 13 Nor can they prove the things of which they now accuse me. 14 But this I confess to you, that according to the Way which they call a sect, so I worship the God of my fathers, believing all things written in the law and in the prophets: 15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. 16 And here I exercise myself, to have always a conscience without offense toward God, and toward men.
  • Acts 6:14 : 14 For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs which Moses handed down to us.
  • Acts 21:33-40 : 33 Then the chief captain came near, took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and asked who he was, and what he had done. 34 And some cried one thing, and some another, among the crowd: and when he could not determine the truth because of the uproar, he commanded him to be carried into the barracks. 35 And when he reached the stairs, so it was, that he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob. 36 For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him. 37 And as Paul was about to be led into the barracks, he said to the chief captain, May I speak with you? Who said, Can you speak Greek? 38 Are you not that Egyptian, who before these days made an uproar and led out into the wilderness four thousand men who were assassins? 39 But Paul said, I am a Jew from Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city: and, I implore you, allow me to speak to the people. 40 And when he had given him permission, Paul stood on the stairs, and motioned with his hand to the people. And when there was a great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, saying,
  • Acts 22:5 : 5 As also the high priest bears me witness, and all the council of the elders, from whom I also received letters to the brothers, and went to Damascus to bring those who were there bound to Jerusalem, to be punished.
  • Acts 23:1-9 : 1 Paul, earnestly looking at the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. 2 And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. 3 Then Paul said to him, God shall strike you, you whitewashed wall! For do you sit to judge me according to the law, and command me to be struck contrary to the law? 4 And those who stood by said, Do you revile God's high priest? 5 Then said Paul, I was not aware, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people. 6 But when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being questioned. 7 And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. 8 For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit; but the Pharisees acknowledge both. 9 And there arose a great outcry, and the scribes who were of the Pharisees' group arose and contended, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God. 10 And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing that Paul might be torn to pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks. 11 The following night the Lord stood by him and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so must you also bear witness in Rome.
  • Acts 25:2 : 2 Then the high priest and the leaders of the Jews informed him against Paul and pleaded with him,
  • Acts 25:10 : 10 Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you very well know.
  • Acts 23:33 : 33 When they came to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul before him.
  • Gen 40:15 : 15 For indeed I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews: and here also I have done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 80%

    18 When they had examined me, they wanted to release me, because there was no cause for putting me to death.

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

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    14 And when they had been there many days, Festus disclosed Paul's case to the king, saying, There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix,

    15 about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a judgment against him.

    16 To whom I answered, It is not the custom of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before he who is accused meets his accusers face to face, and has an opportunity to present his defense concerning the charges against him.

    17 Therefore, when they had come here, without any delay, I sat on the judgment seat the next day, and commanded the man to be brought forth.

    18 When the accusers stood up, they brought no charge against him of such things as I supposed:

  • 79%

    29 Then immediately those who were about to examine him departed from him; and the chief captain also was afraid, after he realized he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.

    30 On the next day, because he wanted to know for certain why he was accused by the Jews, he released him from his bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.

  • 78%

    14 There we found brethren and were invited to stay with them seven days. And so we went toward Rome.

    15 And from there, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.

    16 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard, but Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier who guarded him.

  • Acts 25:6-8
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    77%

    6 And when he had stayed among them more than ten days, he went down to Caesarea, and the next day, sitting on the judgment seat, commanded Paul to be brought.

    7 And when he arrived, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem stood around and brought many serious charges against Paul, which they could not prove.

    8 While he answered for himself, I have not offended against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar.

  • 77%

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

    28 And when I wanted to know the charges for which they accused him, I brought him before their council.

    29 I found him to be accused over questions about their law, but had nothing charged against him deserving death or imprisonment.

    30 And when it was disclosed to me that a plot was about to be executed against the man, I sent him immediately to you, having also commanded his accusers to state their case before you. Farewell.

    31 Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.

  • 21 And they said to him, We have neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor have any of the brethren who came reported or spoken any evil of you.

  • 2 Then the high priest and the leaders of the Jews informed him against Paul and pleaded with him,

  • 75%

    12 And when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,

    13 saying, 'This man persuades people to worship God contrary to the law.'

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    27 And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,

    28 Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place: and furthermore he brought Greeks into the temple and has defiled this holy place.

  • 7 But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great force took him away out of our hands,

  • 74%

    31 And as they went about to kill him, news came to the chief captain of the band that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

    32 Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.

    33 Then the chief captain came near, took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and asked who he was, and what he had done.

  • 74%

    18 So he took him and brought him to the chief captain and said, Paul the prisoner called me to him and asked me to bring this young man to you, as he has something to tell you.

    19 Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went aside privately and asked him, What is it you have to tell me?

    20 And he said, The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring down Paul tomorrow to the council, as though they would inquire somewhat more accurately about him.

  • 23 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have freedom, and that he should permit none of his friends to minister or come to him.

  • 74%

    20 And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, exceedingly trouble our city,

    21 And teach customs which are not lawful for us to receive or observe, being Romans.

  • 10 Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you very well know.

  • 21 For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and attempted to kill me.

  • 1 Men, brothers, and fathers, listen to my defense which I now present to you.

  • 2 And Paul, as was his custom, went in to them, and for three Sabbath days reasoned with them from the scriptures,

  • 10 And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing that Paul might be torn to pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks.

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    30 And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and those who sat with them:

    31 And when they had gone aside, they talked among themselves, saying, This man does nothing deserving of death or chains.

  • 37 But Paul said to them, They have beaten us openly, uncondemned Romans, and have thrown us into prison. And now do they press us out secretly? No indeed! Let them come themselves and get us out.

  • 19 Who ought to have been present before you, to charge me, if they had anything against me.

  • 11 Because you may understand that there are only twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem to worship.

  • 15 Now therefore, you with the council suggest to the chief captain that he bring him down to you tomorrow, as though you would inquire something more accurately about him; and we, before he comes near, are ready to kill him.

  • 19 And when he had greeted them, he declared in detail what things God had done among the Gentiles by his ministry.

  • 39 But Paul said, I am a Jew from Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city: and, I implore you, allow me to speak to the people.

  • 24 The chief captain ordered him to be brought into the barracks, and directed that he be examined by scourging, to find out why they shouted so against him.