Acts 25:11

King James Version:

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For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar.

Complete Jewish Bible:

If I am a wrongdoer, if I have done something for which I deserve to die, then I am ready to die. But if there is nothing to these charges which they are bringing against me, no one can give me to them just to grant a favor! I appeal to the Emperor!”

Berean Standard Bible:

If, however, I am guilty of anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is no truth to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!”

American Standard Version:

If then I am a wrong-doer, and have committed anything worthy of death, I refuse not to die; but if none of those things is true whereof these accuse me, no man can give me up unto them. I appeal unto Cæsar.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{G1063} if^{{G1487}{G3303}} I be an offender^{G91}, or^{G2532} have committed^{G4238} any thing^{G5100} worthy^{G514} of death^{G2288}, I refuse^{G3868} not^{G3756} to die^{G599}: but^{G1161} if^{G1487} there be^{G2076} none^{G3762} of these things^{G3739} whereof these^{G3778} accuse^{G2723} me^{G3450}, no man^{G3762} may^{G1410} deliver^{G5483} me^{G3165} unto them^{G846}. I appeal unto^{G1941} Caesar^{G2541}.

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Commentary for Acts 25:11

Acts 25:11 is a pivotal verse in the narrative of the Apostle Paul's trials before Roman authorities. The historical context is the first century, during the Roman Empire's rule over Judea. Paul, a Jewish leader who became a follower of Jesus Christ and a key figure in the early Christian movement, is on trial, facing accusations from the Jewish leaders who see him as a threat to their religious authority and to the stability of the region.

In this verse, Paul is exercising his right as a Roman citizen to appeal his case to the highest authority, which at the time was the Roman Emperor, known as Caesar. The themes present in this verse include justice, the rule of law, and the contrast between the Jewish legal system and Roman law. Paul acknowledges that he is willing to accept the consequences of his actions if he is indeed guilty of a capital offense. However, he maintains his innocence against the charges brought by his Jewish accusers and asserts his right to a fair trial, which he believes can only be guaranteed by the emperor's judgment.

The verse reflects the tension between the early Christian community and the established Jewish religious authorities, as well as the political dynamics of the time, where Roman law provided certain legal protections to its citizens. By invoking his right to appeal to Caesar, Paul sets the stage for the continuation of his missionary work, as his journey to Rome will lead to the spread of Christianity in the heart of the empire. This moment is also a fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy that His followers would be brought before kings and governors for His sake (Luke 21:12-13).

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1063
   There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γάρ
   Transliteration: gár
   Pronunciation: gar
   Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1487
   There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰ
   Transliteration: ei
   Pronunciation: i
   Description: a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.:--forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in εἴγε, εἰ δὲ μή(γε), εἰ καί, εἰ μή, εἰ μή τι, εἴ περ, εἴ πως, εἴ τις, ἐκ. See also ἐάν.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3303
   There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μέν
   Transliteration: mén
   Pronunciation: men
   Description: a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with δέ (this one, the former, etc.):--even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
   
4. Strong's Number: G91
   There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀδικέω
   Transliteration: adikéō
   Pronunciation: ad-ee-keh'-o
   Description: from ἄδικος; to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically):--hurt, injure, be an offender, be unjust, (do, suffer, take) wrong.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
6. Strong's Number: G4238
   There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πράσσω
   Transliteration: prássō
   Pronunciation: pras'-so
   Description: a primary verb; to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from ποιέω, which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, etc.; specially, to collect (dues), fare (personally):--commit, deeds, do, exact, keep, require, use arts.
   
7. Strong's Number: G5100
   There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τὶς
   Transliteration: tìs
   Pronunciation: tis
   Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
   
8. Strong's Number: G514
   There are 148 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄξιος
   Transliteration: áxios
   Pronunciation: ax'-ee-os
   Description: probably from ἄγω; deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise):--due reward, meet, (un-)worthy.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2288
   There are 106 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θάνατος
   Transliteration: thánatos
   Pronunciation: than'-at-os
   Description: from θνήσκω; (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively):--X deadly, (be…) death.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3868
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παραιτέομαι
    Transliteration: paraitéomai
    Pronunciation: par-ahee-teh'-om-ahee
    Description: from παρά and the middle voice of αἰτέω; to beg off, i.e. deprecate, decline, shun:--avoid, (make) excuse, intreat, refuse, reject.
    
11. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
    
12. Strong's Number: G599
    There are 99 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀποθνήσκω
    Transliteration: apothnḗskō
    Pronunciation: ap-oth-nace'-ko
    Description: from ἀπό and θνήσκω; to die off (literally or figuratively):--be dead, death, die, lie a-dying, be slain (X with).
    
13. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration: dé
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
    
14. Strong's Number: G2076
    There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐστί
    Transliteration: estí
    Pronunciation: es-tee'
    Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
    
15. Strong's Number: G3762
    There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐδείς
    Transliteration: oudeís
    Pronunciation: oo-den'
    Description: from οὐδέ and εἷς; not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing:--any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought.
    
16. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
    
17. Strong's Number: G3778
    There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὗτος
    Transliteration: hoûtos
    Pronunciation: how'-tahee
    Description: from the article ὁ and αὐτός; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):--he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
    
18. Strong's Number: G2723
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατηγορέω
    Transliteration: katēgoréō
    Pronunciation: kat-ay-gor-eh'-o
    Description: from κατήγορος; to be a plaintiff, i.e. to charge with some offence:--accuse, object.
    
19. Strong's Number: G3450
    There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μοῦ
    Transliteration: moû
    Pronunciation: moo
    Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
    
20. Strong's Number: G1410
    There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δύναμαι
    Transliteration: dýnamai
    Pronunciation: doo'-nam-ahee
    Description: of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible:--be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
    
21. Strong's Number: G5483
    There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χαρίζομαι
    Transliteration: charízomai
    Pronunciation: khar-id'-zom-ahee
    Description: middle voice from χάρις; to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue:--deliver, (frankly) forgive, (freely) give, grant.
    
22. Strong's Number: G3165
    There are 277 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέ
    Transliteration: mé
    Pronunciation: meh
    Description: a shorter (and probably original) form of ἐμέ; me:--I, me, my.
    
23. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
    
24. Strong's Number: G1941
    There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπικαλέομαι
    Transliteration: epikaléomai
    Pronunciation: ep-ee-kal-eh'-om-ahee
    Description: middle voice from ἐπί and καλέω; to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.):--appeal (unto), call (on, upon), surname.
    
25. Strong's Number: G2541
    There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Καῖσαρ
    Transliteration: Kaîsar
    Pronunciation: kah'-ee-sar
    Description: of Latin origin; Cæsar, a title of the Roman emperor:--Cæsar.