Acts 28:22

Verse

But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”

American Standard Version (1901)

But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.

Bible in Basic English

But we have a desire to give hearing to your opinion: for as to this form of religion, we have knowledge that in all places it is attacked.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest; for as concerning this sect, we know that it is every where contradicted.

Free Bible Version

“But we do want to hear from you what you believe—especially regarding this sect, which we know is condemned everywhere.”

Geneva Bible 1599

But we will heare of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we knowe that euery where it is spoken against.

King James (Authorized) Version

But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

Plain English Version

But we know that people in a lot of places don’t agree with the Christians, so we want to hear what you have to say.”

Translation for Translators

But we (exc) want to hear what you (sg) think about this Christian sect/group, because we know that in many places [HYP] bad things are being said {people are saying bad things} about it.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But we want to hear from you what you think about this sect, because it is known by us that it is spoken against everywhere.”

Noah Webster Bible

But we desire to hear from thee, what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

World English Bible

But we desire to hear from you what you think. For, as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.”

Young's Literal Translation

and we think it good from thee to hear what thou dost think, for, indeed, concerning this sect it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against;'

Context

Paul Preaches at Rome

²¹The leaders replied, “We have not received any letters about you from Judea, nor have any of the brothers from there reported or even mentioned anything bad about you.²²But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”

Sermons

Stephen - Thy Witness

T. Austin-Sparks

Fame, or Rejection and Persecution

Miki Hardy

Summary

In Acts 28:22, Paul addresses the Jewish leaders in Rome, explaining that he has not done anything against the Jewish people or their customs. This verse reflects Paul's commitment to maintaining peace and seeking understanding with his fellow Jews, despite facing opposition and persecution. It also demonstrates Paul's desire to share the Gospel message with both Jews and Gentiles, showing his dedication to spreading the message of Christ to all people. Overall, Acts 28:22 highlights Paul's unwavering faith and determination to fulfill his mission of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ, even in the face of adversity.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

For as concerning this sect - See the note on Act 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.

John Gill Bible Commentary

But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest,.... What was his opinion and judgment, concerning the Messiah, whether he was come or not, and whether Jesus of Nazareth was he; and concerning other principles relating to him, embraced by the Christians; and what he had to say for the clearing up, proving, and confirming his sentiments about these things: for as concerning this sect; or heresy, meaning the Christian religion: in saying so, they reproached it; for the Gospel, or Christian religion, is not an human device, the choice and option of man's free will, and what he pleases himself with, as an opinion and invention of his own, or of other men, as "heresy" signifies; but it is of God, and by revelation of Jesus Christ, and is a doctrine of the highest wisdom: nor does it deny or take away any fundamental article of true religion; either natural, as known by the Gentiles, or as revealed, with which the Jews were made acquainted, under the former dispensation; but establishes every such article, as the unity of the divine Being; the worship of the one only and true God of Israel, in a spiritual manner; the doctrine of the Messiah, his person, office, and grace; the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment; and therefore could not be chargeable with heresy: nor was it set up for any worldly gain, or popular applause, which are the things that authors and abettors of heresy have in view; nor was it designed to divide and separate persons from the true church of God, but to bring them to it, and unite them together in it; see Act 24:14. We know that everywhere it is spoken against; this they knew, both by letters they received, and by persons who came from different parts of the world; and which was fact, and was no other than what was foretold concerning Christ, that he should be a sign that should be spoken against, Luk 2:34; and which the apostle found true of the Gospel preached by him, both among Jews and Greeks; it being to the one a stumblingblock, and to the other foolishness, Co1 1:23, and especially it was contradicted and blasphemed everywhere by the Jews; these in all places opposed themselves to it, and spoke evil of it, and of its preachers and professors: Christ, the author, sum, and subject of the Christian religion, was spoken against in his person; his deity and divine sonship were denied, as they still are; and his offices, as prophet, priest, and King; yea, his actions, even his works of mercy to the bodies of men, by healing their diseases, his conversing with sinners for the good of their souls, the several miracles he wrought, and the whole series of his life and conversation, were blasphemed and evil spoken of: the doctrines of the Gospel in general were contradicted, as they now are by many, as absurd and irrational, and as tending to licentiousness; and in particular those which respect the Father of Christ, as being the Father of Christ, his everlasting love to the elect in him, and his distinguishing grace in the choice of them; and those which relate to Christ, as that he is truly God, and the Son of God, and to his sacrifice, satisfaction, and imputed righteousness; and also which concern the Spirit of God, as his deity and personality, and his operations on the souls of men; and such as relate to a future state, the resurrection of all the dead, and judgment to come: likewise the ordinances of the Christian religion, baptism and the Lord's supper, were despised and spoken against, and the professors of it treated as fools and wicked men; the reasons of all this are, because the Christian religion, and the doctrines of it, are not of men, are contrary to the lusts of men, and particularly to the pride of men; they subject them to reproach and persecution, and gather men out from among them.

Acts 28:22

Paul Preaches at Rome

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”

American Standard Version (1901)

But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.

Bible in Basic English

But we have a desire to give hearing to your opinion: for as to this form of religion, we have knowledge that in all places it is attacked.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest; for as concerning this sect, we know that it is every where contradicted.

Free Bible Version

“But we do want to hear from you what you believe—especially regarding this sect, which we know is condemned everywhere.”

Geneva Bible 1599

But we will heare of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we knowe that euery where it is spoken against.

King James (Authorized) Version

But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

Plain English Version

But we know that people in a lot of places don’t agree with the Christians, so we want to hear what you have to say.”

Translation for Translators

But we (exc) want to hear what you (sg) think about this Christian sect/group, because we know that in many places [HYP] bad things are being said {people are saying bad things} about it.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But we want to hear from you what you think about this sect, because it is known by us that it is spoken against everywhere.”

Noah Webster Bible

But we desire to hear from thee, what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

World English Bible

But we desire to hear from you what you think. For, as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.”

Young's Literal Translation

and we think it good from thee to hear what thou dost think, for, indeed, concerning this sect it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against;'

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Acts 28:22

Verse

Context

Paul Preaches at Rome

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Acts 28:22

Paul Preaches at Rome

Stephen - Thy Witness

Fame, or Rejection and Persecution

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary