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A Point of Common Ground
Commentators highlight Paul's strategic wisdom. By stating his hope in the resurrection, a belief he shared with the Pharisees among his accusers, he demonstrated that his faith was not a radical departure from Judaism. He skillfully shifted the debate to a point of common doctrine, exposing the personal and political nature of their opposition.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 24:15
18th Century
Theologian
And have hope toward God. This refers to a hope of the resurrection of the dead, which arises from the promises of God.
Which t…
AT Robertson
On Acts 24:15
That there shall be a resurrection (αναστασιν μελλειν εσεσθα). Indirect assertion with infinitive and accusative of general refere…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 24:15
19th Century
Bishop
Which they themselves also allow...—We have the same tact, perhaps also the same sympathy, as in Acts 23:6. He identifies himself,…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 24:15
The real reason Ananias and the Jewish elders opposed him, Paul insisted, was religious. He was “a follower of the Way,” aJewish group that agreed …
John Calvin
On Acts 24:15
16th Century
Theologian
Hoping in God. We must note the course of his speech. For after he has professed that he believes the Scripture, he now adds the hope of t…
John Gill
On Acts 24:15
17th Century
Pastor
And have hope towards God
Of an interest in him, and of enjoying eternal life and happiness with him in a future sta…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 24:10–21
17th Century
Minister
Paul gives a just account of himself, which clears him from crime and also shows the true reason for the violence against him. Let us never be driv…