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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/23.htm">New International Version</a> I found that the accusation had to do with questions about their law, but there was no charge against him that deserved death or imprisonment. <a href="/nlt/acts/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> I soon discovered the charge was something regarding their religious law—certainly nothing worthy of imprisonment or death. <a href="/esv/acts/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> I found that he was being accused about questions of their law, but charged with nothing deserving death or imprisonment. <a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment. <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> whom I found being accused concerning questions of their Law, but having no accusation worthy of death or of chains. <a href="/kjv/acts/23.htm">King James Bible</a> Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds. <a href="/nkjv/acts/23.htm">New King James Version</a> I found out that he was accused concerning questions of their law, but had nothing charged against him deserving of death or chains. <a href="/nasb_/acts/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and I found that he was being accused regarding questions in their Law, but was not charged with anything deserving death or imprisonment. <a href="/nasb/acts/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> and I found him to be accused over questions about their Law, but under no accusation deserving death or imprisonment. <a href="/nasb77/acts/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> <HL>and I found him to be accused over questions about their Law, but under no accusation deserving death or imprisonment. <a href="/lsb/acts/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and I found him to be accused over questions about their Law, but under no accusation deserving death or imprisonment. <a href="/amp/acts/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and I discovered that he was accused in regard to questions and issues in their Law, but [he was] under no accusation that would call for the penalty of death or [even] for imprisonment. <a href="/csb/acts/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I found out that the accusations were concerning questions of their law, and that there was no charge that merited death or imprisonment. <a href="/hcsb/acts/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I found out that the accusations were about disputed matters in their law, and that there was no charge that merited death or chains. <a href="/asv/acts/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> whom I found to be accused about questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds. <a href="/cev/acts/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and learned that the charges concern only their religious laws. This man isn't guilty of anything for which he should die or even be put in jail. <a href="/erv/acts/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> whom I found to be accused about questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds. <a href="/gwt/acts/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and found their accusations had to do with disputes about Jewish teachings. He wasn't accused of anything for which he deserved to die or to be put into prison. <a href="/gnt/acts/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> I found out that he had not done a thing for which he deserved to die or be put in prison; the accusation against him had to do with questions about their own law. <a href="/isv/acts/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> I found that, although he was charged with questions about their Law, there was no charge against him deserving death or imprisonment. <a href="/net/acts/23.htm">NET Bible</a> I found he was accused with reference to controversial questions about their law, but no charge against him deserved death or imprisonment. <a href="/nheb/acts/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I found him to be accused about questions of their law, but not to be charged with anything worthy of death or of imprisonment. <a href="/wbt/acts/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death, or of bonds. <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and I discovered that the charge had to do with questions of their Law, but that he was accused of nothing for which he deserves death or imprisonment.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/acts/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment. <a href="/web/acts/23.htm">World English Bible</a> I found him to be accused about questions of their law, but not to be charged with anything worthy of death or of imprisonment. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> whom I found accused concerning questions of their law, and having no accusation worthy of death or bonds; <a href="/blb/acts/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> whom I found being accused concerning questions of their Law, but having no accusation worthy of death or of chains. <a href="/ylt/acts/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> whom I found accused concerning questions of their law, and having no accusation worthy of death or bonds; <a href="/slt/acts/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Whom I found accused of questions of their law, and having no accusation worthy of death or of bonds.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Whom I found to be accused concerning questions of their law; but having nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bands. <a href="/cpdv/acts/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I discovered him to be accused about questions of their law. Yet truly, nothing deserving of death or imprisonment was within the accusation. <a href="/nabre/acts/23.htm">New American Bible</a> I discovered that he was accused in matters of controversial questions of their law and not of any charge deserving death or imprisonment. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I found that he was accused concerning questions of their law, but was charged with nothing deserving death or imprisonment.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I found that only concerning questions of their law was he accused, and that he had done nothing worthy of bonds or of death. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And I found that they were accusing him about charges of their law, and there was no cause worthy for imprisonment or death against him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And I found that he was accused about questions of their law, but had nothing worthy of death or of bonds charged against him. <a href="/godbey/acts/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> whom I found accused concerning questions of their law, having no charge worthy of death or bonds. <a href="/haweis/acts/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and found him accused of some disputed points of their law; but to have no charge laid against him worthy of death or of bonds. <a href="/mace/acts/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but I found their accusation turned upon certain topics of their law, and contain'd nothing that was capital, or that deserv'd imprisonment: <a href="/wey/acts/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and I discovered that the charge had to do with questions of their Law, but that he was accused of nothing for which he deserves death or imprisonment. <a href="/worrell/acts/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> whom I found to be accused, concerning their law, but having no accusation worthy of death or of bonds. <a href="/worsley/acts/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and I found he was accused about questions of their law, but had no charge against him deserving death or bonds. <a href="/parallel/acts/23-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=7936" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/23.htm">Paul Sent to Felix</a> …28and since I wanted to understand their charges against him, I brought him down to their Sanhedrin. 29<a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heuron (V-AIA-1S) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">I found that</a> <a href="/greek/1458.htm" title="1458: enkaloumenon (V-PPM/P-AMS) -- To bring a charge against, accuse. From en and kaleo; to call in, i.e. Bring to account.">the accusation</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">involved</a> <a href="/greek/2213.htm" title="2213: zētēmatōn (N-GNP) -- A question, subject of inquiry, dispute. From zeteo; a search, i.e. a debate.">questions</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">about</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their own</a> <a href="/greek/3551.htm" title="3551: nomou (N-GMS) -- From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.">law,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echonta (V-PPA-AMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">there was</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no</a> <a href="/greek/1462.htm" title="1462: enklēma (N-ANS) -- An accusation, charge. From egkaleo; an accusation, i.e. Offence alleged.">charge</a> <a href="/greek/514.htm" title="514: axion (Adj-ANS) -- Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable.">worthy</a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatou (N-GMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">of death</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/1199.htm" title="1199: desmōn (N-GMP) -- Or desmos des-mos' neuter and masculine respectively from deo; a band, i.e. Ligament or shackle; figuratively, an impediment or disability.">imprisonment.</a> 30When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/25-25.htm">Acts 25:25</a> But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him. <a href="/acts/26-31.htm">Acts 26:31-32</a> On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” <a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Acts 18:14-15</a> But just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio told the Jews, “If this matter involved a wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to hear your complaint. / But since it is a dispute about words and names and your own law, settle it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things.” <a href="/acts/19-37.htm">Acts 19:37</a> For you have brought these men here, though they have neither robbed our temple nor blasphemed our goddess. <a href="/acts/24-12.htm">Acts 24:12-13</a> Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city. / Nor can they prove to you any of their charges against me. <a href="/acts/28-18.htm">Acts 28:18</a> They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me. <a href="/luke/23-4.htm">Luke 23:4</a> Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.” <a href="/luke/23-14.htm">Luke 23:14-15</a> and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him. / Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death. <a href="/john/18-38.htm">John 18:38</a> “What is truth?” Pilate asked. And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, “I find no basis for a charge against Him. <a href="/john/19-4.htm">John 19:4</a> Once again Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against Him.” <a href="/matthew/27-23.htm">Matthew 27:23</a> “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!” <a href="/mark/15-14.htm">Mark 15:14</a> “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!” <a href="/1_peter/2-22.htm">1 Peter 2:22-23</a> “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a> He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth. <a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4</a> Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.questions.<a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Acts 23:6-9</a> But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question… <a href="/acts/18-15.htm">Acts 18:15</a> But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.<a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5,6,10-21</a> For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: … but.<a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7,8,11,25</a> And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove… <a href="/acts/26-31.htm">Acts 26:31</a> And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/21-34.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/acts/23-28.htm">Accused</a> <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Bonds</a> <a href="/acts/23-28.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/acts/23-22.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/acts/23-14.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Deserved</a> <a href="/luke/23-22.htm">Deserves</a> <a href="/acts/13-28.htm">Deserving</a> <a href="/acts/21-3.htm">Discovered</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/20-23.htm">Imprisonment</a> <a href="/acts/23-3.htm">Law</a> <a href="/acts/23-20.htm">Making</a> <a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Question</a> <a href="/acts/18-15.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/24-9.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/acts/25-16.htm">Accused</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Bonds</a> <a href="/acts/24-9.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/romans/3-8.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Death</a> <a href="/acts/25-25.htm">Deserved</a> <a href="/acts/26-31.htm">Deserves</a> <a href="/acts/25-11.htm">Deserving</a> <a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Discovered</a> <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/26-31.htm">Imprisonment</a> <a href="/acts/24-6.htm">Law</a> <a href="/acts/24-12.htm">Making</a> <a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/acts/24-21.htm">Question</a> <a href="/acts/25-19.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 23</div>1. <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">As Paul pleads his cause,</a> 2. <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Ananias commands them to strike him.</a> 7. <a href="/acts/23-7.htm">Dissension among his accusers.</a> 11. <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">God encourages him.</a> 14. <a href="/acts/23-14.htm">The Jews' vow to kill Paul,</a> 20. <a href="/acts/23-20.htm">is declared unto the chief captain.</a> 27. <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">He sends him to Felix the governor.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The context is Paul's trial before the Roman authorities, where the accusations stem from his teachings about Jesus and the resurrection, which were contentious among Jewish leaders. This reflects the broader conflict between early Christians and Jewish authorities, as seen in <a href="/acts/18-15.htm">Acts 18:15</a>, where Gallio dismisses a similar case as a matter of Jewish law. The phrase underscores the distinction between religious disputes and civil crimes in the Roman legal system.but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment Here, the Roman official, likely referring to Lysias, acknowledges that the accusations against Paul do not merit severe punishment under Roman law. This is significant because it demonstrates the protection Paul received as a Roman citizen, a status that afforded him certain legal rights and privileges. Historically, Roman law required clear evidence of a crime for capital punishment or imprisonment, and religious disputes did not typically meet this threshold. This phrase also echoes the innocence of Jesus before Pilate, as seen in <a href="/luke/23-4.htm">Luke 23:4</a>, where Pilate finds no basis for a charge against Him. It highlights the theme of unjust persecution faced by early Christians and the providential care of God in safeguarding His messengers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is the central figure in this passage. He is being accused by Jewish leaders and is under Roman custody. 2. <a href="/topical/c/claudius_lysias.htm">Claudius Lysias</a> The Roman commander who wrote the letter to Governor Felix, explaining the situation with Paul. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_leaders.htm">Jewish Leaders</a> They are accusing Paul of offenses related to Jewish law, but not Roman law. 4. <a href="/topical/r/roman_law.htm">Roman Law</a> The legal system under which Paul is being judged, which finds no fault in him worthy of death or imprisonment. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where Paul was initially seized and where the accusations originated.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_legal_contexts.htm">Understanding Legal Contexts</a> Recognize the distinction between religious and secular legal systems. Paul’s situation teaches us the importance of understanding the legal context in which we operate. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_accusations.htm">Integrity in Accusations</a> Paul’s experience reminds us to maintain integrity and truthfulness, even when falsely accused. God’s justice prevails over human accusations. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God’s Sovereignty in Trials</a> Despite human accusations, God’s sovereignty is evident. Paul’s life was preserved, showing that God’s plans cannot be thwarted by human schemes. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witnessing.htm">Courage in Witnessing</a> Paul’s boldness in the face of false accusations encourages us to stand firm in our faith and witness, trusting God for protection and vindication. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_disputes.htm">Discernment in Disputes</a> The passage highlights the need for discernment in distinguishing between spiritual and secular matters, ensuring we address each appropriately.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 23</a> <a href="/q/how_do_you_praise_god's_greatness.htm">How does slander affect relationships and reputations?</a> <a href="/q/could_rome_hold_paul_years_without_proof.htm">Acts 24:13 states the accusers could not prove any crime; how plausible is it that the Roman legal system would hold Paul for years without solid evidence? </a> <a href="/q/is_luke's_acts_26_30-32_account_reliable.htm">How reliable is Luke’s account of Paul’s defense in Acts 26:30–32, given the limited external historical corroboration?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_charges_against_paul_in_acts_25_7_vague.htm">Why do the charges against Paul in Acts 25:7 remain vague, and how does this ambiguity align or conflict with other New Testament accounts of similar trials?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) Accused of questions of their law.--The points which probably presented themselves to the chiliarch's mind as the result of his inquiries were--(1) that the prisoner was accused of transgressing the rules of the Temple; (2) that the question at issue seemed to be whether he had seen a teacher named Jesus risen from the dead; (3) whether that teacher was entitled to the name of Christ.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - Found for perceived, A.V.; about for of, A.V. Questions; ζητήματα, only in the Acts, where it occurs five times (<a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Acts 15:2</a>; <a href="/acts/18-15.htm">Acts 18:15</a>; <a href="/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29</a>; <a href="/acts/25-19.htm">Acts 25:19</a>; <a href="/acts/26-3.htm">Acts 26:3</a>). St. Luke also uses ζήτησις (<a href="/acts/25-20.htm">Acts 25:20</a>), as does St. Paul four times in the pastoral Epistles (<a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">1 Timothy 1:4</a>, T.R.; 1 Timothy 6:4; <a href="/2_timothy/2-23.htm">2 Timothy 2:23</a>; <a href="/titus/3-9.htm">Titus 3:9</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/23-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I found that εὗρον (heuron) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. the accusation ἐγκαλούμενον (enkaloumenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1458.htm">Strong's 1458: </a> To bring a charge against, accuse. From en and kaleo; to call in, i.e. Bring to account. involved περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. questions ζητημάτων (zētēmatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2213.htm">Strong's 2213: </a> A question, subject of inquiry, dispute. From zeteo; a search, i.e. a debate. [about] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. their [own] αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Law, νόμου (nomou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3551.htm">Strong's 3551: </a> From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. there was ἔχοντα (echonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. no μηδὲν (mēden) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> No one, none, nothing. charge ἔγκλημα (enklēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1462.htm">Strong's 1462: </a> An accusation, charge. From egkaleo; an accusation, i.e. Offence alleged. worthy ἄξιον (axion) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_514.htm">Strong's 514: </a> Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable. of death θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. imprisonment. δεσμῶν (desmōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1199.htm">Strong's 1199: </a> Or desmos des-mos' neuter and masculine respectively from deo; a band, i.e. Ligament or shackle; figuratively, an impediment or disability. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/23-29.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 23:29 I found him to be accused about (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/23-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 23:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 23:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/23-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 23:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 23:30" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>