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Acts 28

Acts 28:19

Paul Preaches at Rome · Acts 28:16–31
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Translations

Modern
But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation.
Traditional
But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Cesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.
Literal
But on the Jews objecting, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not as having anything to accuse my nation.
Latin
Contradicentibus autem Judæis, coactus sum appellare Cæsarem, non quasi gentem meam habens aliquid accusare.

Original

Greek
English
But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation.

Notes

Acts 28:17–20

Paul knew that the gospel should be shared with the Jews first (13:46; Romans 1:16). He was also concerned that false charges against him might have already reached Rome. So he called together the local Jewish leaders and explained his life and work. He insisted that he had not committed any crime.

But strong opposition from other Jews had forced him to appeal to the emperor. Paul said he had nothing against his own people. Instead, he wanted to explain his deep conviction that the Messiah (God’s promised king) they were waiting for had already come in Jesus of Nazareth.

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 6:1–13

People

Claudius: Roman emperor during Paul's ministry Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesar’s Household Letter to the Ephesians Paul the Apostle Rome (City) Syracuse The Caesars Titus, Letter to

Topics

Appeal: Paul Makes, to Caesar Courts of Justice of the Romans in Judea: Appeals From, Made to the Emperor Paul: Summons the Local Jewish Leadership