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having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
That there shall be a resurrection (αναστασιν μελλειν εσεσθα). Indirect assertion with infinitive and accusative of general refere…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And have hope towards God Of an interest in him, and of enjoying eternal life and happiness with him in a future sta…
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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…
