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Acts 28:22 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Acts 28:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 28 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.”
Acts 28:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 28:22
We desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest shows genuine curiosity despite awareness of Christianity's controversial status. Their acknowledgment—concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against (πανταχοῦ ἀντιλέγεται)—recognized Christianity's universal opposition. The Greek 'hairesis' (sect) wasn't necessarily pejorative but distinguished Christianity from mainstream Judaism. Universal opposition ('everywhere') fulfilled Christ's warning that His followers would be hated (Matthew 10:22). Yet this very opposition created curiosity—people wanted to understand what provoked ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 28:22
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“so in that of which they speak against you as evil-doers”
“that after the Way”
“while you are spoken against as evildoers”
“an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world”
“they said”
“you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed”
“they dragged Jason and certain brothers{The word for brothers here and where the context allows may be also correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.} before the rulers of the city”
“and said to Mary”
“and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees)”
“that those who are approved may be revealed among you.”