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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.
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A Reluctant Appeal
Commentators unanimously agree that Paul's appeal to Caesar was an act of self-preservation, not revenge. He was "constrained" or "compelled" to act. Despite the injustice he faced, he explicitly states he has no desire to accuse his own nation, demonstrating a remarkable Christian spirit of forgiveness and a lack of bitterness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Jews spoke against it. Against my being set at liberty.
I was constrained. By a regard to my own safety and character.…
When the Jews spake against it (αντιλεγοντων των Ιουδαιων). Genitive absolute again, αντιλεγοντων (αντιλεγω) common verb for speak…
19th Century
Baptist
And when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fa…
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Three days after arriving at Rome, Paul invited the leaders of the Jewish community to meet with him in his own quarters. He wanted to learn what t…
16th Century
Protestant
I was compelled to appeal. This appeal was met with much hatred and envy for the following reasons:
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But when the Jews spoke against it His being cleared and dismissed, and desired he might be sent back to Jerusalem, …
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It was for the honour of Paul that those who examined his case acquitted him. In his appeal he sought not to accuse his nation, but only to clear h…
