but the Jews objected so fiercely that I was forced to appeal to Caesar. I did this not to accuse them of any wrongdoing or to get our people in trouble with Rome. We’ve had enough trouble through the years that way.

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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.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But because the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar (not as if I had any charge to bring 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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