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There were more than forty people who had made this conspiracy.
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A Formidable Threat
Commentators emphasize that the number of conspirators—more than forty—was significant. This was not a small group but a formidable force, likely assembled to ensure they had enough strength to overpower the Roman soldiers who would be guarding Paul. The danger was organized, numerous, and severe.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Which had made this conspiracy. This oath, sunwmosian, this agreement or compact. This large number of desperate men, bound by so…
More than forty (πλειους τεσσερακοντα). Without "than" (η) as in verse 21; 24:11 and often in the ancient Greek.
Co…
Failing in their earlier plot to kill Paul in the temple precincts, more than forty fanatical Jews (probably many of them Asian Jews who had instig…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they were more than forty who had made thisconspiracy. Who met together, formed this resolution, entered into th…
False religious principles, adopted by carnal men, urge toward such wickedness, as human nature would hardly be thought capable of. Yet the Lord re…
