Acts 28:19
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
But when the Jews spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.
American King James Version (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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had aught whereof to accuse my nation.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
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.
Webster's Revision
But when the Jews spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal to Cesar; not that I had aught to accuse my nation of.
World English Bible
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.
English Revised Version (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.
Definitions for Acts 28:19
Barnes's Acts 28:19 Bible Commentary
The Jews spake against it - Against my being set at liberty.
I was constrained - By a regard to my own safety and character.
To appeal unto Caesar - See the notes on Acts 25:11.
Not that I had aught ... - I did it for my own preservation and safety, not that I wished to accuse my countrymen. Paul had been unjustly accused and injured; yet, with the true spirit of the Christian religion, he here says that he cherished no unkind feelings toward those who had done him wrong.
Wesley's Acts 28:19 Bible Commentary
28:19 When the Jews opposed it - He speaks tenderly of them, not mentioning their repeated attempts to murder him. Not that I had any thing to accuse my nation of - Not that I had any design to accuse others, but merely to defend myself.