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Paul, looking steadfastly at the council, said, "Brothers, I have lived before God in all good conscience until this day."
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
CHAPTER 23
And Paul, earnestly beholding. atenisav. Fixing his eyes intently on the council. The word denotes a fixed and …
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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 …
16th Century
Protestant
Looking earnestly. Paul begins with the testimony of a good conscience, so that the entire multitude might understand that he is unjustly …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Paul earnestly beholding the council Fastening his eyes upon them, looking wistly and intently at them, and ther…
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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, …
