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A 'Good' Conscience Isn't Perfect
Commentators explain that when Paul claimed a 'good conscience,' he was speaking of his sincere motives, not his infallibility. They note he was conscientious even when persecuting the church, believing he was serving God. This teaches that while we should act according to our conscience, it is not a perfect guide and must be continually informed by God's Word and Spirit.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 23:1
18th Century
Theologian
CHAPTER 23
And Paul, earnestly beholding. atenisav. Fixing his eyes intently on the council. The word denotes a fixed and …
AT Robertson
On Acts 23:1
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 23:1
19th Century
Bishop
And Paul, earnestly gazing at the council.—We note once more the characteristic word for the eager, anxious gaze with whi…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 23:1
Paul began his defense by addressing the members of the Sanhedrin as “Men, brothers” (). Then he asserted, “I have fulfilled my duty to God in all …
John Calvin
On Acts 23:1
16th Century
Theologian
Looking earnestly. Paul begins with the testimony of a good conscience, so that the entire multitude might understand that he is unjustly …
John Gill
On Acts 23:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Paul earnestly beholding the council
Fastening his eyes upon them, looking wistly and intently at them, and ther…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 23:1–5
17th Century
Minister
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, …