Acts 23:29 net — I found he was accused with reference to controversial questions about their law, but no charge against him deserved de…

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"I found he was accused with reference to controversial questions about their law, but no charge against him deserved death or imprisonment."

— Acts 23:29, NET Bible

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Acts 23 — Context

26

Claudius Lysias to His Excellency Governor Felix, greetings.

27

This man was seized by the Jews and they were about to kill him, when I came up with the detachment and rescued him, because I had learned that he was a Roman citizen.

28

Since I wanted to know what charge they were accusing him of, I brought him down to their council.

29

I found he was accused with reference to controversial questions about their law, but no charge against him deserved death or imprisonment.

30

When I was informed there would be a plot against this man, I sent him to you at once, also ordering his accusers to state their charges against him before you.

31

So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him to Antipatris during the night.

32

The next day they let the horsemen go on with him, and they returned to the barracks.

Acts 23:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 23:29 say?
Acts 23:29 in the NET Bible reads: “I found he was accused with reference to controversial questions about their law, but no charge against him deserved death or imprisonment.”
Where is Acts 23:29 in the Bible?
Acts 23:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 23, verse 29.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 23:29.
What translation should I read Acts 23:29 in?
Acts 23:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 23:29?
Acts 23:29 reads (NET): “I found he was accused with reference to controversial questions about their law, but no charge against him deserved death or imprisonment.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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