New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Acts 28:18
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They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.
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Who, when they had examined me, would have let [me] go, because there was no cause of death in me.
KJV text & permissions
who, when they had examined me, desired to set me free, because there was no cause of death in me.
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
who, when they had examined me, desired to set me at liberty, because there was no cause of death in me.
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who, having examined me, were wanting to let [me] go on account of not one cause of death existing in me.
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Acts 28
16 When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him.
17 After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
18 They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.
19 But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation.
20 So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”
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