Acts 13:28Though they found no cause for death, they still asked Pilate to have him killed.
The setting
Paul continues his synagogue sermon in Pisidian Antioch, explaining how even the Roman governor found no guilt in Jesus...
The emotion here: indignant at the injustice yet proclaiming victory
The original word
aitian (αἰτίαν) — legal charge or accusation worthy of death penalty
Why it matters
Roman law required specific capital charges — Pilate found none but yielded to political pressure
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 13:28
This emphasizes Jesus' complete innocence — even the pagan judge saw no crime
Common misconceptionPeople focus on Pilate's weakness, but Paul is emphasizing Jesus' absolute innocence to prove God's justice was satisfied.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 13:28
Bible Genome reading
Acts 13:28 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 13:28 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 25% and a tone that is lamenting. It belongs to the letter genre of biblical literature. Key themes include injustice, crucifixion. Notable phrases: no cause for death; asked Pilate.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grieving
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you…”
— Genesis 3:19
“Jesus wept.”
— John 11:35
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?”
— Psalms 22:1
“They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.”
— Psalms 22:18
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
— Romans 3:23
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