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And Paul [said], I would to God, that whether with little or with much, not thou only, but also all that hear me this day, might become such as I am, except these bonds.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

I would to God (ευξαιμην αν τω θεω). Conclusion of fourth-class condition (optative with αν), undetermined with less likelihood, t…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I would to God. I pray to God; I earnestly desire it from God. This shows:

  1. Paul's intense desire that Agrippa, and all who he…
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I would to God that not only thou . . .—It is clear that here also the English ‘almost’ must be abandoned, and that we mu…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And in speaking this way, he skillfully hinted how unfairly he was chained before his judges, and yet how he wished ill to no one, but only wished …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Addressing the king with extreme politeness and taking up Agrippa’s own word “short time,” Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray God that not on…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Paul said, I would to God
This prayer of the apostle's shows his affection for the souls of men, and his great d…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is fitting for us, on all occasions, to speak the words of truth and sobriety, and then we need not be troubled by the unjust criticisms of men.…

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