Acts 28:19

But the Jews objected and forced me to appeal to the emperor, even though I have no countercharge to bring against my own people.

Acts 26:32

Agrippa told Festus, "This man could have been set free if he hadn't appealed to the emperor."

Acts 25:21

But Paul appealed his case and asked to be held in prison until the decision of his Majesty. So I ordered him to be held in custody until I could send him to the emperor."

Acts 25:25

I find that he has not done anything deserving of death. But since he has appealed to his Majesty, I have decided to send him.

Acts 25:10-12

But Paul said, "I am standing before the emperor's judgment seat where I ought to be tried. I haven't done anything wrong to the Jewish leaders, as you know very well.

Romans 12:19-21

Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me. I will pay them back, declares the Lord."

1 Peter 2:22-23

"He never sinned, and he never told a lie."

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

I was

Acts 25:10
But Paul said, "I am standing before the emperor's judgment seat where I ought to be tried. I haven't done anything wrong to the Jewish leaders, as you know very well.
Acts 26:32
Agrippa told Festus, "This man could have been set free if he hadn't appealed to the emperor."

Not

Romans 12:19
Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me. I will pay them back, declares the Lord."
1 Peter 2:22
"He never sinned, and he never told a lie."

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