Looking steadfastly (ατενισας). See on this word 1:10; 3:12; 6:15; 7:55; 13:9. Paul may have had weak eyes, but probably the earne…

CHAPTER 23

And Paul, earnestly beholding. atenisav. Fixing his eyes intently on the council. The word denotes a fixed and …

And Paul, earnestly gazing at the council.—We note once more the characteristic word for the eager, anxious gaze with whi…

Paul began his defense by addre ing the members of the Sanhedrin as “Men, brothers” . Then he a erted, “I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good…

Looking earnestly. Paul begins with the testimony of a good conscience, so that the entire multitude might understand that he is unjustly …

And Paul earnestly beholding the council
Fastening his eyes upon them, looking wistly and intently at them, and ther…

Here you see the character of an honest man. He sets God before him and lives as if in His sight. He is conscientious about what he says and does, …