Acts 25:11

Translations

Modern

If, 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!”

Traditional

For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Cesar.

Literal

Therefore if indeed I am unrighteous and have done anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is nothing of which they can accuse me, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar!”

Latin

Si enim nocui, aut dignum morte aliquid feci, non recuso mori: si vero nihil est eorum quæ hi accusant me, nemo potest me illis donare. Cæsarem appello.

Original

Greek

English

If, 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!”

Notes

Acts 25:10–11

Festus suggested that Paul have his trial in Jerusalem, which led Paul to appeal to Caesar. Paul did not fear death, but he opposed being transferred to a court biased toward condemnation, not justice (25:7).

Theme notes and profiles

Nero Paul (Saul) Roman Emperors Giving up Rights

Events

Paul appeals to Caesarc. AD 56

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People

Claudius: Roman emperor during Paul's ministry

Glossary

Appeal Bema Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesarea Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Citizenship Courts and Trials Herod, Herodian Family Judge Malta Nero Paul the Apostle Porcius Festus Procurator Rome (City) The Caesars Titus Caesar

Topics

Appeal: Paul Makes, to Caesar Capital Punishment Change of Venue: Declined by Paul Courts of Justice of the Romans in Judea: Appeals From, Made to the Emperor Jerusalem: Roman Government Transferred From, to Caesarea Judge: Kings and Other Rulers As King: Acts As Judge Paul: Appeals to be Heard by Caesar Paul: His Trial Before Governor Festus The Roman Empire: Allusions to Judicial Affairs of all Appeals Made to the Emperor

Acts 25:11

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