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[commanding his accusers to come before thee.] from whom thou wilt be able, by examining him thyself, to take knowledge of all these things whereof we accuse him.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

From whom (παρ' ου). Referring to Paul, but in the Textus Receptus referring to Lysias.

By examining him thyself

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Commanding his accusers (Acts 23:30).

By examining of whom. That is, the Jews who were then present. Tertullus…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

By examining of whom . . .—Literally, from whom you will be able, by examining him yourself, to know thoroughly . . . The…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The three charges laid against Paul (v.5) are probably only a precis of the entire case. Tertullus obviously intended to create the impression of p…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Having made inquiry. A good request, that the governor does not pass sentence before he thoroughly examines and understands the matter, an…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Commanding his accusers to come unto thee
But this was not done till after Paul had set forth his case before the pe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Observe here the unhappine of great men—and it is indeed a great unhappine —to have their services praised beyond measure, and never to be faithful…

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