Acts 28:22

Acts 28:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.
• New International Version (NIV)But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this sect we know that everywhere it is spoken against."
• New King James Version (NKJV)But we desire to hear from you what you think; for concerning this sect, we know that it is spoken against everywhere.”

Context of Acts 28:22

20For this reason, therefore, I requested to see you and to speak with you, since I am wearing this chain for the sake of the hope of Israel.” 21They said to him, “We have neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor has any of the brothers come here and reported or spoken anything bad about you. But we desire to hear from you what your views are; for regarding this sect, it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere.” 23When they had set a day for Paul, people came to him at his lodging in large numbers; and he was explaining to them by solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, from both the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning until evening. 24Some were being persuaded by the things said by Paul, but others would not believe.

Acts 28:22 word by word

ἀξιοῦμεν δὲ παρὰ σοῦ ἀκοῦσαι ἃ φρονεῖς· περὶ μὲν γὰρ τῆς αἱρέσεως ταύτης γνωστὸν ἡμῖν ἐστιν ὅτι πανταχοῦ ἀντιλέγεται.¶Read the interlinear

• But we desireἀξιόωaxioō · to deem worthyG515
• to hearἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
• from you whatὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• your viewsφρονέωphroneō · to reasonG5426
• for regardingπερίperi · aboutG4012
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• sectαἵρεσιςhairesis · sectG139
• it is knownγνωστός, γνώριμοςgnōstos · acquainted withG1110
• it is spokenἀντιλέγωantilegō · to disputeG483
• everywhereπανταχοῦpantachou · everywhereG3837

Cross-references for Acts 28:22

• Acts 16:20and when they had brought them to the chief magistrates, they said, “These men, Jews as they are, are causing our city trouble,
• Acts 17:6When they did not find them, they began dragging Jason and some brothers before the city authorities, shouting, “These men who have upset the world have come here also;
• Acts 24:5For we have found this man a public menace and one who stirs up dissensions among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
• Luke 2:34And Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and as a sign to be opposed--
• 1 Peter 2:12Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God on the day of visitation.
• 1 Peter 3:16and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who disparage your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.
• 1 Peter 4:14If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, and of God, rests upon you.
• Acts 5:17But the high priest stood up, along with all his associates (that is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy.
• Acts 15:5But some of the sect of the Pharisees who had believed stood up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them and to direct them to keep the Law of Moses.”
• Acts 26:5since they have known about me for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that I lived as a Pharisee according to the strictest sect of our religion.
• 1 Corinthians 11:19For there also have to be factions among you, so that those who are approved may become evident among you.

Commentaries on Acts 28:22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22For as concerning this sect - See the note on Acts 24:14. A saying of Justin Martyr casts some light on this saying of the Jews: he asserts that the Jews not only cursed them in their synagogues, but they sent out chosen men from Jerusalem, to acquaint the world, and particularly the Jews everywhere, that the Christians were an atheistical and wicked sect, which should be detested and abhorred by all mankind. Justin Martyr, Dial. p. 234.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22What thou thinkest - What your belief is; or what are the doctrines of Christians respecting the Messiah. This sect - The sect of Christians. Spoken against - Particularly by Jews. This was the case then, and, to a great extent, is the case still. It has been the common lot of the followers of Christ to be spoken “against.” Compare Acts 24:5.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17-22Verses 17-22 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 himself. True Christianity settles what is of common concern to all mankind, and is not built upon narrow opinions and private interests. It aims at no worldly benefit or advantage, but all its gains are spiritual and eternal. It is, and always has been, the lot of Christ's holy religion, to be…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 21-22The Jewish leaders assured Paul that they had received no reports against him, and they wanted to hear his explanation of this movement.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 21-2221-22. We neither received letters out of Judea concerning thee, &c.--We need not suppose (with Tholuck and others) that there was any dishonest concealment here. The distinction made between himself, against whom they heard nothing, and his "sect," as "everywhere spoken against," is a presumption in favor of their sincerity; and there is ground to think that as the case took an unexpected turn by Paul's appealing to Cæsar, so no information on the…Read the comment

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Commentaries on Acts 28

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings