Acts 28:22
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But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that it is every where contradicted.

for.

Acts 16:20,21 And presenting them to the magistrates, they said: These men disturb our city, being Jews: . . .

Acts 17:6,7 And not finding them, they drew Jason and certain brethren to the rulers of the city, crying: They that set the city in an uproar are come hither also: . . .

Acts 24:5,6,14 We have found this to be a pestilent man and raising seditions among all the Jews throughout the world: and author of the sedition of the sect of the Nazarenes. . . .

Luke 2:34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel and for a sign which shall be contradicted.

1 Peter 2:12 Having your conversation good among the Gentiles: that whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by the good works which they shall behold in you, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:16 But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

1 Peter 4:14-16 If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory and power of God, and that which is his Spirit resteth upon you. . . .

sect.

Acts 5:17 Then the high priest rising up, and all they that were with him (which is the heresy of the Sadducees) were filled with envy.

Acts 15:5 But there arose of the sect of the Pharisees some that believed, saying: They must be circumcised and be commanded to observe the law of Moses.

Acts 26:5 Having known me from the beginning (if they will give testimony) that according to the most sure sect of our religion I lived, a Pharisee.

1 Corinthians 11:19 For there must be also heresies: that they also, who are approved may be made manifest among you.

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Context
Paul Preaches at Rome
21But they said to him: We neither received letters concerning thee from Judea: neither did any of the brethren that came hither relate or speak any evil of thee. 22But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that it is every where contradicted. 23And when they had appointed him a day, there came very many to him unto his lodgings. To whom he expounded, testifying the kingdom of God and persuading them concerning Jesus, out of the law of Moses and the prophets, from morning until evening.…
Cross References
Acts 15:5
But there arose of the sect of the Pharisees some that believed, saying: They must be circumcised and be commanded to observe the law of Moses.

Acts 24:14
But this I confess to thee that according to the way which they call a heresy, so do I serve the Father and my God, believing all things which are written in the law and the prophets:

Romans 1:8
First, I give thanks to my God, through Jesus Christ, for you all: because your faith is spoken of in the whole world.

1 Peter 2:12
Having your conversation good among the Gentiles: that whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by the good works which they shall behold in you, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:16
But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

1 Peter 4:14
If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honour, glory and power of God, and that which is his Spirit resteth upon you.

1 Peter 4:16
But, if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed: but let him glorify God in that name.

Lexicon
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

we consider
ἀξιοῦμεν (axioumen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 515: To account or treat as worthy. From axios; to deem entitled or fit.

your views
φρονεῖς (phroneis)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 5426: (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for.

{worth} hearing,
ἀκοῦσαι (akousai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

because
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

we
ἡμῖν (hēmin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

know
γνωστὸν (gnōston)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 1110: Known, an acquaintance. From ginosko; well-known.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

[people] everywhere
πανταχοῦ (pantachou)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3837: Everywhere, in all places. Genitive case of a presumed derivative of pas; universally.

are speaking against
ἀντιλέγεται (antilegetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 483: To speak or say in opposition, contradict (oppose, resist). From anti and lego; to dispute, refuse.

this
ταύτης (tautēs)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it.

sect.”
αἱρέσεως (haireseōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 139: From haireomai; properly, a choice, i.e. a party or disunion.


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

But we deem it worthy to hear from you what you think, for truly concerning this sect, it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere."

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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."

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."

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;'
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