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But we desire to hear of you what you think. For, as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against."
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A Sect Spoken Against
The Jewish leaders refer to Christianity as a "sect," a term reflecting the universal opposition the faith faced. Commentators note this opposition wasn't just disagreement but included wild slanders. Christians were accused of abandoning Jewish law, holding licentious secret meetings, worshipping a crucified criminal, and were labeled with what one historian called a "detestable superstition."
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18th Century
Presbyterian
What you think. What your belief is; or what are the doctrines of Christians respecting the Messiah.
This sect. The sect o…
But we desire (αξιουμεν δε). Old verb αξιοω, to deem worthy, to think right or proper as in 15:38 which see. They think it only fa…
19th Century
Anglican
We desire . . . as concerning this sect . . .—Better, we request of you. The term is that which had been used by Tertullu…
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Baptist
Although people did not understand it, they spoke against it. This is often a blessing. This is the kind of advertisement that helps the gospel, fo…
The immediate response of the Roman Jewish leaders to Paul’s address is surprising. Apparently they did not want to get involved. They disclaimed h…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But we desire to hear of you what you think What was his opinion and judgment, concerning the Messiah, whether he wa…
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It was for the honour of Paul that those who examined his case acquitted him. In his appeal he sought not to accuse his nation, but only to clear h…
