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By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him."
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The Strategy of Slander
Commentators explain the accusers' strategy was to reframe a religious dispute as political sedition. They knew Governor Felix was ruthless with rebels and hoped he would act harshly without scrutinizing the details. Their bold claim that examining Paul would prove their case was a rhetorical tactic to project confidence and pressure the judge.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Commanding his accusers (Acts 23:30).
By examining of whom. That is, the Jews who were then present. Tertullus…
From whom (παρ' ου). Referring to Paul, but in the Textus Receptus referring to Lysias.
By examining him thyself
19th Century
Anglican
By examining of whom . . .—Literally, from whom you will be able, by examining him yourself, to know thoroughly . . . The…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Having made inquiry. A good request, that the governor does not pass sentence before he thoroughly examines and understands the matter, an…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Commanding his accusers to come unto thee But this was not done till after Paul had set forth his case before the pe…
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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…
