When they perceived (επιγνοντες). Recognizing, coming to know fully and clearly (επι-), second aorist (ingressive) active particip…

But when they knew. When they perceived or ascertained.

That he was a Jew. There was a general prejudice against the Jews.…

When they knew that he was a Jew.—Better, when they recognised.

The Jewish community at Ephesus was large and enjoyed a number of special exemptions granted by past provincial proconsuls. Yet it also suffered fr…

Great is Diana of the Ephesians. This was a clamorous confession, but without any soundness; nor did it proceed from the faith of the hear…

But when they knew that he was a Jew
And so equally an enemy to their idolatry, as Paul and his companions were, whe…

The Jews came forward in this tumult. Those who are so careful to distinguish themselves from the servants of Christ now, and are afraid of being m…