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Paul said, "I pray to God, that whether with little or with much, not only you, but also all that hear me this day, might become such as I am, except for these bonds."
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More Than "Almost"
Commentators emphasize Paul's passionate desire for his audience to be "altogether" Christians, not just "almost persuaded." He wishes for everyone, from King Agrippa to the guards, to experience the same full pardon, peace with God, and eternal hope that he possesses. This reveals the generous heart of someone transformed by the gospel.
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18th Century
Theologian
I would to God. I pray to God; I earnestly desire it from God. This shows:
I would to God (ευξαιμην αν τω θεω). Conclusion of fourth-class condition (optative with αν), undetermined with less likelihood, t…
19th Century
Bishop
I would to God that not only thou . . .—It is clear that here also the English ‘almost’ must be abandoned, and that we mu…
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Preacher
And in speaking this way, he skillfully hinted how unfairly he was chained before his judges, and yet how he wished ill to no one, but only wished …
Addressing the king with extreme politeness and taking up Agrippa’s own word “short time,” Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray God that not on…
17th Century
Pastor
And Paul said, I would to God This prayer of the apostle's shows his affection for the souls of men, and his great d…
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Minister
It is fitting for us, on all occasions, to speak the words of truth and sobriety, and then we need not be troubled by the unjust criticisms of men.…