Acts 28:22 But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect."

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New International Version
But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect.”

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

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.”

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

Berean Literal Bible
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."

King James 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.

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.”

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.”

NASB 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.”

NASB 1977
“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.”

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.”

Christian Standard Bible
But we want to hear what your views are, since we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But we would like to hear from you what you think. For concerning this sect, we are aware that it is spoken against 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.

Contemporary English Version
But we would like to hear what you have to say. We understand that people everywhere are against this new group."

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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
However, we would like to hear what you think. We know that everywhere people are talking against this sect."

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."

International Standard Version
However, we'd like to hear from you what you believe, because people are talking against this sect everywhere."

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

NET Bible
But we would like to hear from you what you think, for regarding this sect we know that people everywhere speak against it."

New Heart English Bible
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."

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.

Weymouth 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."

World English Bible
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.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and we think it good from you to hear what you think, for indeed, concerning this sect it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere”;

Berean Literal Bible
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."

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;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And we desire to hear from thee what thou thinkest: for truly of this sect it is known to us that it is everywhere spoken against.

Catholic Translations

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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But we are asking to hear your opinions from you, for concerning this sect, we know that it is being spoken against everywhere.”

New American Bible
But we should like to hear you present your views, for we know that this sect is denounced everywhere.”

New Revised Standard Version
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.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
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.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“But we desire to hear from you what you think, because we know this teaching is not accepted by anyone.”

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
But we think it right to hear from you what you think: for, as it respects this sect, we know that it is everywhere spoken against.

Godbey New Testament
But we desire to hear from you what you think: for indeed concerning this sect, it is known to us that it is everywhere spoken against.

Haweis New Testament
But we think it highly proper to hear from thee what thy sentiments are; for indeed as to this sect, it is well known to us that everywhere it meets with opposition.

Mace New Testament
but we should be glad to know your sentiments: for as to this sect, we are sensible it is every where inveigh'd against.

Weymouth 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."

Worrell New Testament
But we deem it proper to hear from you what you think: for, indeed, concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against."

Worsley New Testament
But we would willingly hear from thee what thou thinkest: for as to this sect, we know that it is every where spoken against.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Paul Preaches at Rome
…21The leaders replied, “We have not received any letters about you from Judea, nor have any of the brothers from there reported or even mentioned anything bad about you. 22But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.” 23So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets.…

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Cross References

Isaiah 8:14-15
And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. / Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.”

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.

Matthew 5:11-12
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Matthew 10:22
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

Matthew 24:9
Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.

Luke 2:34
Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

Luke 6:22
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.

John 15:18-21
If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. ...

John 16:2
They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.

John 17:14
I have given them Your word and the world has hated them. For they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

Acts 9:16
I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”

Acts 24:5
We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,

Romans 8:36
As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”

1 Corinthians 4:13
when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world.

2 Corinthians 6:8
through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;

Treasury of Scripture

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

for.

Acts 16:20,21
And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, …

Acts 17:6,7
And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also; …

Acts 24:5,6,14
For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: …

sect.

Acts 5:17
Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,

Acts 15:5
But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.

Acts 26:5
Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.

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Acts 28

1. Paul, after his shipwreck, is kindly entertained on Malta.
5. The snake on his hand hurts him not.
8. He heals many diseases in the island.
11. They depart toward Rome.
17. He declares to the Jews the cause of his coming.
24. After his preaching some were persuaded, and some believed not.
30. Yet he preaches there two years.

Berean Study Bible

But we consider
The phrase "But we consider" indicates a deliberate and thoughtful approach by the listeners. The Greek word for "consider" is "ἀξιόω" (axioō), which implies deeming something worthy or deserving. This reflects an openness and a willingness to engage in dialogue, a crucial aspect of early Christian evangelism. The listeners are not dismissive but are instead prepared to evaluate the message Paul brings, which is a testament to the Holy Spirit's work in opening hearts to the Gospel.

your views worth hearing
The phrase "your views worth hearing" suggests a respect for differing perspectives. The Greek word for "views" is "λόγος" (logos), often translated as "word" or "reason." This indicates that Paul's message is seen as a reasoned argument or discourse. The Bereans, known for their noble character in Acts 17:11, exemplify this attitude by examining the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul said was true. This phrase encourages believers to be prepared to give a reason for their hope (1 Peter 3:15) and to engage in respectful dialogue with those who may not yet believe.

because we know
The phrase "because we know" reflects an awareness and acknowledgment of the widespread discussion about Christianity. The Greek word "οἶδα" (oida) implies a deep, often intuitive knowledge. This suggests that the message of Christianity had permeated the cultural consciousness of the time, fulfilling Jesus' command to be His witnesses "to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). It also highlights the importance of being informed and aware of the cultural and spiritual climate in which one ministers.

that people everywhere
The phrase "that people everywhere" underscores the universal reach of the Gospel message. The Greek word "πανταχοῦ" (pantachou) means "everywhere" or "in all places." This indicates that the message of Christ was not confined to a single region or people group but was spreading across the known world. This aligns with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus commands His followers to make disciples of all nations, emphasizing the global mission of the Church.

are speaking against
The phrase "are speaking against" acknowledges the opposition and criticism faced by early Christians. The Greek word "ἀντιλέγω" (antilegō) means "to speak against" or "to contradict." This reflects the reality that the Gospel often encounters resistance, as Jesus Himself warned in John 15:18-20. However, it also serves as a reminder that opposition can be an opportunity for witness, as believers are called to respond with grace and truth, trusting in the power of the Holy Spirit to convict and convert.

this sect
The phrase "this sect" refers to the early Christian movement, which was often viewed as a sect within Judaism. The Greek word "αἵρεσις" (hairesis) can mean "sect" or "faction." In the first-century context, Christianity was seen as a divergent group within the Jewish faith. This highlights the tension between the new covenant in Christ and the old covenant, as well as the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets in Jesus. It also points to the transformative power of the Gospel, which transcends cultural and religious boundaries, calling all people to faith in Christ.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(22) We desire . . . as concerning this sect . . .--Better, we request of thee. The term is that which had been used by Tertullus when he spoke of the "sect of the Nazarenes" (Acts 24:5). The speakers had clearly heard enough of the prisoner to identify him with that sect, but they treat him personally with respect, probably due in part to the favour which the authorities had shown him, and wish for an authoritative exposition of his views. The Christians of Rome had obviously, even if they were Jews, withdrawn from the Jewish quarter, and the residents in that quarter knew of them only by reports. What was the nature of those reports we can only conjecture. They were, as the speakers say, "everywhere spoken against." The darker calumnies which were propagated afterwards--stories of Thyestean (i.e., cannibal) banquets and licentious orgies--may possibly have been even then whispered from ear to ear. In any case the Christians of the empire would be known as abandoning circumcision and other Jewish ordinances, leading a separate life, holding meetings which were more or less secret, worshipping One who had been crucified as a malefactor. They were already, as Tacitus describes them, speaking of their sufferings under Nero, known as holding an exitiabilis superstitio ("a detestable superstition"), guilty of atrocia et pudenda, odio humani generis convicti ("atrocious and shameful crimes, convicted by the hatred of mankind") (Ann. xv. 44), or as Suetonius writes (Nero, c. 16), as a genus hominum superstitionis nov? et malefic? ("a race of men holding a new and criminal superstition"). It is conceivable, looking to the early date at which such rumours were current, that even then there may have been caricatures like that which was found among the graffiti of the Palace of the Caesars (now in the Collegio Romano), representing Alexamenos, a Christian convert, worshipping his god, in the form of a crucified human figure with an ass's head. Tertullian (A.D. 160-240) mentions such caricatures as current in his time (Apol. c. 16), and the story that the Jews worshipped an ass's head, which we know to have been accepted at this very time (Jos. cont. Apion. ii. 7; Tacit Hist. v. 4), would naturally be transferred to the Christians, who were regarded as a sect of Jews. In Tertullian's time Asinarii ("ass-worshippers") was a common term of abuse for them.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 22. - It is known to us for we know, A.V. We desire (ἀξιοῦμεν); or, we are willing; literally, think it right (so Acts 16:38). Ηξίου, followed by a negative, means "was unwilling." It has this sense frequently in Xenophon, AElian, Josephus, and other Greek writers (see Kuinoel, on Acts 16:30). This sect (τῆς αἱρέσεως ταύτης); see Acts 24:5, 14, notes. It is known to us; i.e. though we have heard nothing against you Paul, we have heard of the sect of the Nazarenes and have heard nothing but harm concerning it. Spoken against (ἀντιλέγεται); see Acts 13:45; ver. 19; Romans 10:21; Titus 1:9. It is called a "superstitio prava, malefica, exitiabilis" (Pliny, 'Ep.,' 10:96; Suetonius, 'Nero,' 16; Tacitus, 'Annal.,' 15:44; 'Speaker's Commentary').

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

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

we consider
ἀξιοῦμεν (axioumen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 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 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 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

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

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

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

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

[people] everywhere
πανταχοῦ (pantachou)
Adverb
Strong's 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 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 3778: This; he, she, it.

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

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