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Acts 28:19 Cross-References

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

Acts 28:19 (KJV)

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Caesarthe Caesar against whom Paul has committed no offense (ACT 25:8)

Commentary on Acts 28:19

I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar (ἠναγκάσθην ἐπικαλέσασθαι Καίσαρα)—The Greek 'anankazo' (compelled) indicates Paul had no alternative when Jewish opposition threatened his life. His clarification—not that I had ought to accuse my nation of—shows he appealed for self-preservation, not to prosecute his people. This reveals Paul's ongoing love for Israel despite their hostility (Romans 9:1-3). The appeal exercised his Roman citizenship rights while fulfilling God's promise that he would 'bear my name before... kings' (Acts 9:15).

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