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New Living Translation

Acts 28:22

But we want to hear what you believe, for the only thing we know about this movement is that it is denounced everywhere."

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Persecution;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Sect;   Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Heresy;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Rome;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Ordination;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Acts;   Heresy;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Christian;   Heresy;   Nero;   Ships and Boats;   Vulgate;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Evil-Speaking;   Hating, Hatred;   Heresy ;   Organization (2);   Unity (2);   King James Dictionary - About;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Heresy, Heretic;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Nazarenes;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - Heresy;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Caesar's Household;   Heresy;   Of;   Sect;   Slander;  

Parallel Translations

Easy-to-Read Version
We want to hear your ideas. We know that people everywhere are speaking against this new group."
Revised Standard Version
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."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
But we will heare of the what thou thynkest. For we have hearde of this secte that every wheare it is spoken agaynst.
Hebrew Names Version
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."
International Standard Version
However, we would like to hear from you what you think, because everywhere people are talking against this sect."Luke 2:34; Acts 24:5,14; 1 Peter 2:12; 4:14;">[xr]
New American Standard Bible
"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."
New Century Version
But we want to hear your ideas, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this religious group."
Update Bible Version
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.
Webster's Bible Translation
But we desire to hear from thee, what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.
English Standard Version
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."
World English Bible
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."
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest; for concerning this sect, we know, that it is every where spoken against.
Weymouth's New Testament
But we should be glad to hear from you what it is that you believe; for as for this sect all we know is that it is everywhere spoken against."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But we preyen to here of thee, what thingis thou felist; for of this sect it is knowun to vs, that euerywhere me ayenseith it.
English Revised Version
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.
Berean Standard Bible
But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect."
Contemporary English Version
But we would like to hear what you have to say. We understand that people everywhere are against this new group."
Amplified Bible
"But we would like to hear from you what your views are [that is, exactly what you believe]; for in regard to this sect (Christianity), we are fully aware that it is denounced everywhere."
American Standard Version
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.
Complete Jewish Bible
But we do think it would be appropriate to hear your views from you, yourself; for all we know about this sect is that people everywhere speak against it."
Darby Translation
But we beg to hear of thee what thou thinkest, for as concerning this sect it is known to us that it is everywhere spoken against.
Etheridge Translation
But we are willing to hear from thee what it is that thou thinkest; for we know that this doctrine is by no man received.
Murdock Translation
But we are desirous to hear from thee what thou thinkest; for this doctrine, we know, is not received by any one.
King James Version (1611)
But we desire to heare of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that euery where it is spoken against.
New Life Bible
We would like to hear from you what you believe. As for this new religion, all we know is that everyone is talking against it."
New Revised Standard
But we would like to hear from you what you think, for with regard to this sect we know that everywhere it is spoken against."
Geneva Bible (1587)
But we will heare of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we knowe that euery where it is spoken against.
George Lamsa Translation
Nevertheless, we desire to hear what you have to say, but if it is concerning this teaching, we know well that it is not acceptable to any one, and we do not want to hear about it.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But we deem it well, that, from thee, we should hear what are thine opinions; for, indeed, concerning this sect, it is, known to us, that, everywhere, is it spoken against.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that it is every where contradicted.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But we wyll heare of thee, what thou thynkest: For as concernyng this sect, we knowe that euery where it is spoke agaynst.
Good News Translation
But we would like to hear your ideas, because we know that everywhere people speak against this party to which you belong."
Christian Standard Bible®
But we want to hear what your views are, since we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”
King James 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.
Lexham English Bible
But we would like to hear from you what you think, for concerning this sect it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere."
Literal Translation
But we think it fit to hear from you as to what you think, for truly as concerning this sect, it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere.
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;'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But we wyl heare of ye what thou thinkest: for we haue herde of this secte, that euery where it is spoken agaynst.
Mace New Testament (1729)
but we should be glad to know your sentiments: for as to this sect, we are sensible it is every where inveigh'd against.
New English Translation
But we would like to hear from you what you think, for regarding this sect we know that people everywhere speak against it."
New King James Version
But we desire to hear from you what you think; for concerning this sect, we know that it is spoken against everywhere."
Simplified Cowboy Version
But we have heard about those who ride for the Way. We'd like to hear more about this because some of the things we've heard haven't been all that great."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"But we desire to hear from you what your views are; for concerning this sect, it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere."
Legacy Standard Bible
But we desire to hear from you what you think; for concerning this sect, it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere."

Contextual Overview

17 Three days after Paul's arrival, he called together the local Jewish leaders. He said to them, "Brothers, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Roman government, even though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors. 18 The Romans tried me and wanted to release me, because they found no cause for the death sentence. 19 But when the Jewish leaders protested the decision, I felt it necessary to appeal to Caesar, even though I had no desire to press charges against my own people. 20 I asked you to come here today so we could get acquainted and so I could explain to you that I am bound with this chain because I believe that the hope of Israel—the Messiah—has already come." 21 They replied, "We have had no letters from Judea or reports against you from anyone who has come here. 22 But we want to hear what you believe, for the only thing we know about this movement is that it is denounced everywhere."

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

for: Acts 16:20, Acts 16:21, Acts 17:6, Acts 17:7, Acts 24:5, Acts 24:6, Acts 24:14, Luke 2:34, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 3:16, 1 Peter 4:14-16

sect: Acts 5:17, Acts 15:5, Acts 26:5, 1 Corinthians 11:19, *marg.

Reciprocal: Esther 3:8 - their laws Isaiah 42:20 - opening Jeremiah 15:10 - a man Jeremiah 38:4 - thus Daniel 3:8 - and accused Matthew 22:17 - What Matthew 24:9 - shall they Acts 9:2 - of this way Acts 10:37 - ye know Acts 19:9 - but spake Acts 26:30 - the king 2 Corinthians 6:8 - evil

Cross-References

Genesis 12:8
After that, Abram traveled south and set up camp in the hill country, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built another altar and dedicated it to the Lord , and he worshiped the Lord .
Genesis 14:20
And blessed be God Most High, who has defeated your enemies for you." Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of all the goods he had recovered.
Genesis 21:33
Then Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he worshiped the Lord , the Eternal God.
Genesis 28:14
Your descendants will be as numerous as the dust of the earth! They will spread out in all directions—to the west and the east, to the north and the south. And all the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your descendants.
Genesis 28:15
What's more, I am with you, and I will protect you wherever you go. One day I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have finished giving you everything I have promised you."
Genesis 28:17
But he was also afraid and said, "What an awesome place this is! It is none other than the house of God, the very gateway to heaven!"
Genesis 28:22
And this memorial pillar I have set up will become a place for worshiping God, and I will present to God a tenth of everything he gives me."
Genesis 33:20
And there he built an altar and named it El-Elohe-Israel.
Genesis 35:1
Then God said to Jacob, "Get ready and move to Bethel and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother, Esau."
Genesis 35:7
Jacob built an altar there and named the place El-bethel (which means "God of Bethel"), because God had appeared to him there when he was fleeing from his brother, Esau.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

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

Acts 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, Luke 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, 1 Corinthians 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.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

What 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.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Acts 28:22. For as concerning this sectActs 24:14; 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.


 
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