Acts 28:19

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 28:19

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

But with the Jews speaking against me, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar, though it was not as if I had any kind of accusation against my own nation.

ERV

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

NHEB

But when the Jews spoke against it, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything about which to accuse my nation.

SMT

And the Jews saying against, I was forced to appeal to Caesar; as having nothing to accuse my nation.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 28:19

ButG1161ConjunctionwhentheJewsG2453AdjectivespakeagainstG483VerbitIwasconstrainedG315VerbtoappealG1941VerbuntoCaesarG2541Noun Masculine notG3756 thatG5613AdverbIhadG2192Verb oughtG5100toaccuseG2723Verb myG3450 nationG1484Noun Neuter ofG2723Verb

Commentary for Acts 28:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 28:19

Summary

Paul appeals to Caesar against Jewish opposition

Place

Rome

Event

Explaining Caesar appeal

Estimated Time Period

c. 60 AD