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But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had aught whereof to accuse my nation.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

When the Jews spake against it (αντιλεγοντων των Ιουδαιων). Genitive absolute again, αντιλεγοντων (αντιλεγω) common verb for speak…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The Jews spoke against it. Against my being set at liberty.

I was constrained. By a regard to my own safety and character.…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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 fa…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Three days after arriving at Rome, Paul invited the leaders of the Jewish community to meet with him in his own quarters. He wanted to learn what t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I was compelled to appeal. This appeal was met with much hatred and envy for the following reasons:

  1. The authority and liberty…
John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But when the Jews spoke against it
His being cleared and dismissed, and desired he might be sent back to Jerusalem, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It was for the honour of Paul that those who examined his case acquitted him. In his appeal he sought not to accuse his nation, but only to clear h…

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