King James Version
Acts 24:15 in the King James Version says “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the ...” — study this verse from Acts chapter 24 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.”
Acts 24:15 · KJV
Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.
But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:
And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And have”
G2192to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
“toward”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“themselves”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“allow”
G4327to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience)
“a resurrection”
G386a standing up again, i.e., (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (mor
“that there shall be”
G3195to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
“of the just”
G1342equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“unjust”
G94unjust; by extension wicked; by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen
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