Acts 28:18 net — When they had heard my case, they wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.

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"When they had heard my case, they wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me."

— Acts 28:18, NET Bible

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Acts 28 — Context

15

The brothers from there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. When he saw them, Paul thanked God and took courage.

16

When we entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him.

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Paul Addresses the Jewish Community in Rome After three days Paul called the local Jewish leaders together. When they had assembled, he said to them,“Brothers, although I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors, from Jerusalem I was handed over as a prisoner to the Romans.

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When they had heard my case, they wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.

19

But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar– not that I had some charge to bring against my own people.

20

So for this reason I have asked to see you and speak with you, for I am bound with this chain because of the hope of Israel.”

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They replied,“We have received no letters from Judea about you, nor have any of the brothers come from there and reported or said anything bad about you.

Acts 28:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 28:18 say?
Acts 28:18 in the NET Bible reads: “When they had heard my case, they wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against 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 (NET): “When they had heard my case, they wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against 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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