62 That is, objected to my release.
63 Or “to the emperor” (“Caesar” is a title for the Roman emperor).
64 κατηγορέω 1 states, “nearly always as legal t.t.: bring charges in court.” L&N 33.427 states for κατηγορέω, “to bring serious charges or accusations against someone, with the possible connotation of a legal or court context—‘to accuse, to bring charges.’ ”
65 Or “my own 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.

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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