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Acts 22:22 Cross-References

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Paul and the Roman Tribune

And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.

Acts 22:22 (KJV)

Commentary on Acts 22:22

They gave him audience unto this word—The mention of Gentile mission triggered immediate rage. The word lifted up their voices (ἐπῆραν τὴν φωνὴν αὐτῶν) describes collective shouting, mob hysteria replacing reasoned listening. Away with such a fellow from the earth (Αἶρε ἀπὸ τῆς γῆς τὸν τοιοῦτον) echoes the cry against Jesus: 'Away with him, crucify him' (Luke 23:18, John 19:15). Paul faces the same rejection Christ received. It is not fit that he should live (οὐ γὰρ καθῆκεν αὐτὸν ζῆν) reveals the depth of Jewish nationalism—Gentile inclusion violated their conception of messianic privilege. Th...

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