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But Paul said, "I am standing before Caesar`s judgment seat, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you also know very well.
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The Wisdom of Using Your Rights
Commentators note that Paul was not being defiant but was wisely using his legal rights as a Roman citizen. He appealed to Caesar's court to escape a biased and dangerous trial in Jerusalem. Scholars see this as a prudent and necessary action, teaching that Christians can rightfully use legal systems to protect themselves from injustice and preserve their gospel witness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then said Paul, etc. The reasons why Paul declined the proposal to be tried at Jerusalem are obvious. He had experienced so much violent p…
I am standing before Caesar's judgment-seat (Hεστως επ του βηματος Καισαρος ειμ). Periphrastic present perfect indicative (εστως ε…
19th Century
Anglican
I stand at Caesar’s judgment seat.—The Greek verb is given in a peculiar form, which carries with it the meaning of, …
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Baptist
Answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me? Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgm…
Paul knew that to return to Jerusalem would place him in serious jeopardy. It would likely involve being turned over to the Sanhedrin; for once he …
16th Century
Protestant
I stand at Caesar’s judgment-seat. Because Paul sees that he is betrayed into the hands of the Jews through the ambition of the governor, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat Not that here was a seat in the judgment hall built by Herod for C…
See how restless malice is. Persecutors consider it a special favor to have their malice satisfied. Preaching Christ, the end of the law, was no of…
