Acts 28:22

“But we do want to hear from you what you believe—especially regarding this sect, which we know is condemned everywhere.”

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In The King James Version

But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

In Context

21“We have not received any letters from Judea about you, and none of our people have come here with reports against you or to speak badly of you,” they told him.

23They made an appointment to meet with him. On that day many people came to where he was staying. From morning till night Paul was explaining to them, telling them about the kingdom of God. He tried to convince them about Jesus using the writings of the law of Moses and the prophets.

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Cross References

Isaiah 42:20You've looked at many things but have not really seen; you've heard but never really listened.”

Acts 5:17However, the high priest and those with him (who were Sadducees) became very jealous and decided to intervene.

Acts 16:20They brought them in front of the magistrates, and accused them: “These Jewish men are causing a great disturbance in our town,” they said.

Acts 24:5We discovered that this man is a real pest, stirring up rebellions among Jews all over the world, a ringleader of the Nazarene sect.

Acts 26:5They have known me for a long time and can verify, if they choose to, that I have followed the religious school that observes our faith in the strictest way—I lived as a Pharisee.

1 Peter 2:12Be sure to act appropriately when you're with non-Christians, so even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see the good things you do and glorify God when he comes.

Matthew Henry on Acts 28:18-23

Paul at Rome. 17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 18 Who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of death in me. 19 But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Cæsar; not that I… Read the whole commentary →

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