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A Question of Authenticity
Scholars like A.T. Robertson point out that this verse is missing from the oldest and most reliable ancient manuscripts of Acts. It is widely considered a later addition, likely inserted to make the Roman commander Lysias look bad. This explains why many modern Bible translations either omit the verse or include it only in a footnote, connecting verse 6 directly to verse 8.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But the chief captain, etc. Tertullus pretends that they would have judged Paul righteously, if Lysias had not interposed; but the truth w…
This whole verse with some words at the end of verse 6 and the beginning of verse 8 in the Textus Receptus ("And would have judged according to our…
The three charges laid against Paul (v.5) are probably only a precis of the entire case. Tertullus obviously intended to create the impression of p…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the chief captain Lysias came upon us Suddenly, and at unawares, immediately, and with great haste, before they could…
Observe here the unhappiness of great men—and it is indeed a great unhappiness—to have their services praised beyond measure, and never to be faith…
