Acts 28:16-18
International Standard Version
16 When we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself with the soldier who was guarding him.
Paul in Rome
17 Three days later, Paul[a] called the leaders of the Jews together. When they assembled, he told them, “Brothers, although I haven’t done anything against our people or the customs of our ancestors, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. 18 They examined me and wanted to let me go because there was no reason for me to receive[b] the death penalty in my case.
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- Acts 28:17 Lit. he
- Acts 28:18 The Gk. lacks me to receive
Acts 28:16-18
New International Version
16 When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him.(A)
Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard
17 Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders.(B) When they had assembled, Paul said to them: “My brothers,(C) although I have done nothing against our people(D) or against the customs of our ancestors,(E) I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. 18 They examined me(F) and wanted to release me,(G) because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death.(H)
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