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while he said in his defense, "Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar, have I sinned at all."
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A Threefold Defense
Commentators explain that Paul's defense was a direct and comprehensive denial of all charges. He systematically refuted accusations related to three specific areas: the Jewish law, the temple, and the Roman emperor (Caesar). Scholars note that the charge against Caesar, implying treason, was the most serious in a Roman court, yet Paul confidently declared his complete innocence on all counts.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
While he answered, etc. See this answer more at length in Acts 24:10-21. As the accusations against him were the same now as then, he made…
While Paul said in his defence (του Παυλου απολογουμενου). Genitive absolute again, present middle participle of απολογεομα, old v…
19th Century
Baptist
While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended anythin…
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Festus convened court and ordered Paul brought before him, thus reopening the whole case against him, and the Jewish accusers restated their charge…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
While he answered for himself As he was allowed by the Roman laws to do, he pleaded his own cause, and showed the fa…
See how restless malice is. Persecutors consider it a special favor to have their malice satisfied. Preaching Christ, the end of the law, was no of…
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