*Here “because” is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle (“objected”)
*Here “if” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had”) which is understood as concessive
hOr “nation”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge to bring against my nation.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The Jews objected, so I was compelled to make an appeal to Caesar. I certainly did not intend to bring any charge against my own people.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar; even though I had no charge to bring against my people.

NLTNew Living Translation

But when the Jewish leaders protested the decision, I felt it necessary to appeal to Caesar, even though I had no desire to press charges against my own people.

KJV 1900King James Version

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

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