Acts 28:18 asv — who, when they had examined me, desired to set me at liberty, because there was no cause of death in me.

American Standard Version

"who, when they had examined me, desired to set me at liberty, because there was no cause of death in me. "

— Acts 28:18, American Standard Version

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Acts 28 — Context

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And from thence the brethren, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns; whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.

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And when we entered into Rome, Paul was suffered to abide by himself with the soldier that guarded him.

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And it came to pass, that after three days he called together those that were the chief of the Jews: and when they were come together, he said unto them, I, brethren, though I had done nothing against the people, or the customs of our fathers, yet was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans:

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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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But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Cæsar; not that I had aught whereof to accuse my nation.

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For this cause therefore did I entreat you to see and to speak with me: for because of the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.

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And they said unto him, We neither received letters from Judæa concerning thee, nor did any of the brethren come hither and report or speak any harm of thee.

Acts 28:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 28:18 say?
Acts 28:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “who, when they had examined me, desired to set me at liberty, because there was no cause of death in me. ”
Where is Acts 28:18 in the Bible?
Acts 28:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 28, verse 18.
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 28:18.
What translation should I read Acts 28:18 in?
Acts 28:18 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 28:18?
Acts 28:18 reads (ASV): “who, when they had examined me, desired to set me at liberty, because there was no cause of death in me. ” 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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