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When he had said these words, the Jews departed, having a great dispute among themselves.
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Multiple commentators (Barnes, Ellicott, Gill) highlight that this verse is missing from many of the earliest and most reliable ancient manuscripts. For this reason, many modern Bibles either omit it or place it in brackets with a footnote, believing it was likely added by a later scribe to smooth the transition in the story.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And had great reasoning. Great discussion or debates. That is, those who believed that Jesus was the Messiah, Acts 28:24, warml…
19th Century
Anglican
And when he had said these words . . .—The whole verse is missing in many of the earliest manuscripts and versions. It m…
Baptist
And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves. And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired …
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16th Century
Protestant
Having much reasoning. No doubt, the wicked were more irritated because he cited the prophecy against them; for they are so far from becom…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when he had said these words Cited the prophecy of Isaiah, and declared the mission of the Gospel to the Gentile…
Paul persuaded the Jews concerning Jesus. Some were moved by the word, and others hardened; some received the light, and others shut their eyes aga…
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