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He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God, and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets he tried to persuade them about Jesus. <a href="/nlt/acts/28.htm">New Living Translation</a> So a time was set, and on that day a large number of people came to Paul’s lodging. He explained and testified about the Kingdom of God and tried to persuade them about Jesus from the Scriptures. Using the law of Moses and the books of the prophets, he spoke to them from morning until evening. <a href="/esv/acts/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. <a href="/bsb/acts/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So 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. <a href="/blb/acts/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then having appointed him a day, many came to him to the lodging, to whom he expounded from morning to evening, fully testifying to the kingdom of God and persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets. <a href="/kjv/acts/28.htm">King James Bible</a> And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. <a href="/nkjv/acts/28.htm">New King James Version</a> So when they had appointed him a day, many came to him at his lodging, to whom he explained and solemnly testified of the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets, from morning till evening. <a href="/nasb_/acts/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When they had set a day for Paul, people came to him at his lodging in large numbers; and he was explaining to them by solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, from both the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning until evening. <a href="/nasb/acts/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> When they had set a day for Paul, they came to him at his lodging in large numbers; and he was explaining to them by solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, from both the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning until evening. <a href="/nasb77/acts/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when they had set a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in large numbers; and he was explaining to them by solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God, and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, from both the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning until evening. <a href="/lsb/acts/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when they had set a day for Paul, they came to him at his lodging in large numbers; and he was explaining to them by solemnly bearing witness about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, from both the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning until evening. <a href="/amp/acts/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When they had set a day for Paul, they came to his lodging in large numbers. And he carefully explained [Christianity] to them from morning until evening, solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, both from the Law of Moses and from the [writings of the] Prophets. <a href="/csb/acts/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After arranging a day with him, many came to him at his lodging. From dawn to dusk he expounded and testified about the kingdom of God. He tried to persuade them about Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets. <a href="/hcsb/acts/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After arranging a day with him, many came to him at his lodging. From dawn to dusk he expounded and witnessed about the kingdom of God. He tried to persuade them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets. <a href="/asv/acts/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when they had appointed him a day, they came to him into his lodging in great number; to whom he expounded the matter, testifying the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning till evening. <a href="/cev/acts/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They agreed on a time to meet with Paul, and many of them came to his house. From early morning until late in the afternoon, Paul talked to them about God's kingdom. He used the Law of Moses and the Books of the Prophets to try to win them over to Jesus. <a href="/erv/acts/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when they had appointed him a day, they came to him into his lodging in great number; to whom he expounded the matter, testifying the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning till evening. <a href="/gwt/acts/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> On a designated day a larger number of influential Jews [than expected] went to the place where Paul was staying. From morning until evening, Paul was explaining the kingdom of God to them. He was trying to convince them about Jesus from Moses' Teachings and the Prophets. <a href="/gnt/acts/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> So they set a date with Paul, and a large number of them came that day to the place where Paul was staying. From morning till night he explained to them his message about the Kingdom of God, and he tried to convince them about Jesus by quoting from the Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets. <a href="/isv/acts/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> So they set a day to meet with Paul and came out in large numbers to see him where he was staying. From morning until evening, he continued to explain the kingdom of God to them, trying to convince them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets. <a href="/msb/acts/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So 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. <a href="/net/acts/28.htm">NET Bible</a> They set a day to meet with him, and they came to him where he was staying in even greater numbers. From morning until evening he explained things to them, testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus from both the law of Moses and the prophets. <a href="/nheb/acts/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they had appointed him a day, many people came to him at his lodging. He explained to them, testifying about the Kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning until evening. <a href="/wbt/acts/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. <a href="/wey/acts/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they arranged a day with him and came to him in considerable numbers at the house of the friends who were entertaining him. And then, with solemn earnestness, he explained to them the subject of the Kingdom of God, endeavouring from morning till evening to convince them about Jesus, both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. <a href="/web/acts/28.htm">World English Bible</a> When they had appointed him a day, many people came to him at his lodging. He explained to them, testifying about God’s Kingdom, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning until evening. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having appointed him a day, more of them came to him, to the lodging, to whom he was setting [it] forth, testifying fully the Kingdom of God, persuading them also of the things concerning Jesus, both from the Law of Moses, and the Prophets, from morning until evening, <a href="/blb/acts/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then having appointed him a day, many came to him to the lodging, to whom he expounded from morning to evening, fully testifying to the kingdom of God and persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets. <a href="/ylt/acts/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having appointed him a day, they came, more of them unto him, to the lodging, to whom he was expounding, testifying fully the reign of God, persuading them also of the things concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses, and the prophets, from morning till evening, <a href="/slt/acts/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having appointed him a day, many came to him to the lodging; to whom testifying, he set forth the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses, and the prophets, from morn to eve.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/cpdv/acts/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when they had appointed a day for him, very many persons went to him at his guest quarters. And he discoursed, testifying to the kingdom of God, and persuading them about Jesus, using the law of Moses and the Prophets, from morning until evening. <a href="/nabre/acts/28.htm">New American Bible</a> So they arranged a day with him and came to his lodgings in great numbers. From early morning until evening, he expounded his position to them, bearing witness to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus from the law of Moses and the prophets. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After they had set a day to meet with him, they came to him at his lodgings in great numbers. From morning until evening he explained the matter to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the law of Moses and from the prophets.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So they appointed a day for him and many gathered together and came to him where he was staying; and he explained to them about the Kingdom of God, thus testifying and persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/28.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they appointed a day for him, and they gathered and many came to him where he was dwelling. And he revealed to them concerning The Kingdom of God as he testified and persuaded them concerning Yeshua from The Law of Moses and from The Prophets, from morning until evening.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/28.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when they had appointed him a day, many came to him at his lodging; to whom, from morning till evening;, he earnestly testified, and set forth the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses, and from the prophets. <a href="/godbey/acts/28.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having appointed a day with him, many came to him into his hired house, to whom witnessing he expounded the kingdom of God, indeed persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses, and the prophets, from morning unto evening. <a href="/haweis/acts/28.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then having fixed a day with him, still more of them came to him at his lodging, to whom bearing his testimony, he set forth the kingdom of God, and persuaded them of the things relating to Jesus, both out of the law of Moses and the prophets, from morning until evening: <a href="/mace/acts/28.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Having therefore set him a day, they came in great numbers to his lodgings; where he explain'd and confirm'd the reality of the gospel-dispensation, from morning to night, enforcing what the writings of Moses and the prophets had affirm'd concerning Jesus. <a href="/wey/acts/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they arranged a day with him and came to him in considerable numbers at the house of the friends who were entertaining him. And then, with solemn earnestness, he explained to them the subject of the Kingdom of God, endeavouring from morning till evening to convince them about Jesus, both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. <a href="/worrell/acts/28.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, having arranged for him a day, there came to him to his lodging a greater number, to whom he was expounding, fully testifying as to the Kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning till evening. <a href="/worsley/acts/28.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And having appointed him a day, many came to him at his lodging; to whom he discoursed and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them of the things concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses, and from the prophets, from morning till evening. <a href="/parallel/acts/28-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=9508" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/28.htm">Paul Preaches at Rome</a> …22But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.” 23<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/5021.htm" title="5021: Taxamenoi (V-APM-NMP) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e. Assign or dispose.">they set</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeran (N-AFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">a day</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to meet with Paul,</a> <a href="/greek/4119.htm" title="4119: pleiones (Adj-NMP-C) -- Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.">and many people</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- To come, go. ">came</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the place</a> <a href="/greek/3578.htm" title="3578: xenian (N-AFS) -- Lodging, hospitality. From xenos; hospitality, i.e. a place of entertainment.">he was staying.</a> <a href="/greek/1620.htm" title="1620: exetitheto (V-IIM-3S) -- From ek and tithemi; to expose; figuratively, to declare.">He expounded</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hois (RelPro-DMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">to them</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/4404.htm" title="4404: prōi (Adv) -- Early in the morning, at dawn. Adverb from pro; at dawn; by implication, the day-break watch.">morning</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Prep) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2073.htm" title="2073: hesperas (N-GFS) -- Evening. Feminine of an adjective hesperos; the eve.">evening,</a> <a href="/greek/1263.htm" title="1263: diamartyromenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To give solemn evidence, testify (declare) solemnly. From dia and martureo; to attest or protest earnestly, or hortatively.">testifying about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3982.htm" title="3982: peithōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely.">persuading</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3551.htm" title="3551: nomou (N-GMS) -- From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.">Law</a> <a href="/greek/3475.htm" title="3475: Mōuseōs (N-GMS) -- Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.">of Moses</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētōn (N-GMP) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">Prophets.</a> 24Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a> And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” <a href="/matthew/13-14.htm">Matthew 13:14-15</a> In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ <a href="/mark/4-12.htm">Mark 4:12</a> so that, ‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven.’” <a href="/luke/8-10.htm">Luke 8:10</a> He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’ <a href="/john/12-40.htm">John 12:40</a> “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they cannot see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.” <a href="/romans/11-8.htm">Romans 11:8</a> as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.” <a href="/isaiah/53-1.htm">Isaiah 53:1</a> Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? <a href="/jeremiah/5-21.htm">Jeremiah 5:21</a> “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. <a href="/ezekiel/12-2.htm">Ezekiel 12:2</a> “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. <a href="/matthew/21-43.htm">Matthew 21:43</a> Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. <a href="/luke/24-27.htm">Luke 24:27</a> And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself. <a href="/john/5-39.htm">John 5:39</a> You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me, <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Romans 10:16</a> But not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a> For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-14.htm">2 Corinthians 3:14-16</a> But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. / But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.there came.<a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Philemon 1:2</a> And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:he expounded.<a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Acts 17:2,3</a> And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, … <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Acts 18:4,28</a> And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks… <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Acts 19:8</a> And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.both.<a href="/acts/26-6.htm">Acts 26:6,22</a> And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: … <a href="/luke/24-26.htm">Luke 24:26,27,44</a> Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? … from.<a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Acts 20:9-11</a> And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead… <a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a> Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/22-14.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Arranged</a> <a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Considerable</a> <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Convince</a> <a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Endeavouring</a> <a href="/acts/28-13.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/acts/18-26.htm">Explained</a> <a href="/acts/18-26.htm">Expounded</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/acts/28-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/26-15.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/20-25.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/acts/10-18.htm">Lodging</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/acts/26-10.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/acts/28-17.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Persuading</a> <a href="/acts/26-27.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/acts/23-14.htm">Solemn</a> <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Testified</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Testifying</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/4-17.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">Arranged</a> <a href="/genesis/38-12.htm">Considerable</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">Convince</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-11.htm">Endeavouring</a> <a href="/genesis/1-5.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/galatians/2-2.htm">Explained</a> <a href="/judges/14-19.htm">Expounded</a> <a href="/romans/5-10.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Lodging</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/romans/5-14.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/romans/5-19.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/acts/28-25.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Persuading</a> <a href="/romans/1-2.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/genesis/50-11.htm">Solemn</a> <a href="/romans/7-1.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/romans/3-21.htm">Testified</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Testifying</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 28</div>1. <a href="/acts/28-1.htm">Paul, after his shipwreck, is kindly entertained on Malta.</a> 5. <a href="/acts/28-5.htm">The snake on his hand hurts him not.</a> 8. <a href="/acts/28-8.htm">He heals many diseases in the island.</a> 11. <a href="/acts/28-11.htm">They depart toward Rome.</a> 17. <a href="/acts/28-17.htm">He declares to the Jews the cause of his coming.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/28-24.htm">After his preaching some were persuaded, and some believed not.</a> 30. <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Yet he preaches there two years.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/acts/28.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>So they set a day to meet with Paul This phrase indicates a deliberate and organized effort by the Jewish leaders in Rome to engage with Paul. The Greek word for "set" (τάσσω, tassō) implies an arrangement or appointment, suggesting a formal and respectful approach to dialogue. This reflects the early Christian emphasis on orderly conduct and the importance of dialogue in spreading the Gospel. Historically, this meeting underscores the Jewish community's interest in understanding the burgeoning Christian movement, which was rooted in Jewish tradition yet distinct in its proclamation of Jesus as the Messiah.and many people came to the place he was staying The phrase highlights the significant interest in Paul's message. The Greek word for "many" (πολλοί, polloi) suggests a large gathering, indicating that Paul's reputation and the message of the Gospel had spread widely. This gathering at Paul's lodging, likely a rented house where he was under house arrest, demonstrates the early Christian practice of meeting in homes, which was a practical necessity and a reflection of the intimate, community-oriented nature of the early Church.He expounded to them from morning to evening The word "expounded" (ἐκτίθημι, ektithēmi) means to set forth or explain in detail. This indicates Paul's methodical and thorough approach to teaching, emphasizing the importance of sound doctrine and comprehensive understanding of the faith. The phrase "from morning to evening" underscores Paul's dedication and the depth of his teaching, reflecting the early Church's commitment to discipleship and the transformative power of the Gospel.testifying about the kingdom of God The term "testifying" (διαμαρτύρομαι, diamarturomai) implies a solemn declaration or witness. Paul is not merely sharing information; he is bearing witness to the truth of God's kingdom. The "kingdom of God" is a central theme in Jesus' teaching, representing God's sovereign rule and the fulfillment of His promises. This testimony connects the Christian message to the Jewish hope for a messianic kingdom, affirming the continuity of God's redemptive plan.and persuading them about Jesus The word "persuading" (πείθω, peithō) suggests an effort to convince or win over. Paul's approach is both intellectual and spiritual, appealing to reason and the heart. The focus on "Jesus" as the Messiah is central to Paul's message, emphasizing the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the transformative power of Christ's life, death, and resurrection. This persuasion is rooted in the conviction that Jesus is the culmination of God's redemptive work.from the Law of Moses and the Prophets This phrase indicates the scriptural basis for Paul's teaching. The "Law of Moses" and "the Prophets" refer to the Hebrew Scriptures, known to Christians as the Old Testament. By using these texts, Paul demonstrates that the message of Jesus is not a departure from Jewish tradition but its fulfillment. This approach underscores the continuity of God's revelation and the legitimacy of the Christian faith as the true continuation of the covenantal promises made to Israel.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) There came many to him into his lodging.--The Greek for "many" is a comparative form, implying a larger attendance than might have been looked for. The "lodging" was probably the "hired house," or apartment, of <a href="/acts/28-30.htm" title="And Paul dwelled two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in to him,">Acts 28:30</a>. (Comp. <a href="/philemon/1-22.htm" title="But with prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given to you.">Philemon 1:22</a>.) The discourse, or, more properly, the discussion, which followed could obviously only be given in outline. The address at Antioch in Pisidia (<a href="/context/acts/13-16.htm" title="Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and you that fear God, give audience.">Acts 13:16-42</a>), and the arguments of the Epistles to the Galatians and the Romans enable us to form a general estimate of its probable contents.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - They came to him into his lodging in great number for there came many to him into his lodging, A.V.; expounded the matter for expounded, A.V.; testifying for and testified, A.V.; and persuading for persuading, A.V.; from for out of (twice), A.V. His lodging; ξενία, elsewhere only in <a href="/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22</a>. It may well be the same as the "hired dwelling" in ver. 30. Expounded (ἐξετίθετο). The verb governs the accusative τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ, as in <a href="/acts/18-26.htm">Acts 18:26</a>, and is not intransitive, as in <a href="/acts/11-4.htm">Acts 11:4</a>. Testifying; διαμαρτυράμενος, a favorite word of St. Luke's, most commonly intransitive, and so to be taken here. It qualifies the verb (see <a href="/luke/16-28.htm">Luke 16:28</a>; <a href="/acts/2-40.htm">Acts 2:40</a>; <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Acts 8:25</a>; <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Acts 10:42</a>; <a href="/acts/20-23.htm">Acts 20:23</a>; <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a>). It is transitive in <a href="/acts/20-21.htm">Acts 20:21, 24</a>; doubtful in <a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Acts 18:5</a>. The kingdom of God. The great subject-matter of the gospel in all its parts - grace, righteousness, glory, through Jesus Christ (see ver. 31 and <a href="/acts/20-25.htm">Acts 20:25</a>). From the Law of Moses and from the prophets (see <a href="/luke/24-27.htm">Luke 24:27, 44</a>). From morning till evening. So do the Jews frequent the houses of the missionaries to this day, and listen with great interest and apparent earnestness to their teaching. <a href="/commentaries/acts/28-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. they set Ταξάμενοι (Taxamenoi) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5021.htm">Strong's 5021: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e. Assign or dispose. a day ἡμέραν (hēmeran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. to [meet with Paul], αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [and] many [people] πλείονες (pleiones) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_4119.htm">Strong's 4119: </a> Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. came ἦλθον (ēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. [the place] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. he was staying. ξενίαν (xenian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3578.htm">Strong's 3578: </a> Lodging, hospitality. From xenos; hospitality, i.e. a place of entertainment. He expounded ἐξετίθετο (exetitheto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1620.htm">Strong's 1620: </a> From ek and tithemi; to expose; figuratively, to declare. to [them] οἷς (hois) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. morning πρωῒ (prōi) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4404.htm">Strong's 4404: </a> Early in the morning, at dawn. Adverb from pro; at dawn; by implication, the day-break watch. to ἕως (heōs) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2193.htm">Strong's 2193: </a> A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. evening, ἑσπέρας (hesperas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2073.htm">Strong's 2073: </a> Evening. Feminine of an adjective hesperos; the eve. testifying about διαμαρτυρόμενος (diamartyromenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1263.htm">Strong's 1263: </a> To give solemn evidence, testify (declare) solemnly. From dia and martureo; to attest or protest earnestly, or hortatively. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. persuading πείθων (peithōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3982.htm">Strong's 3982: </a> A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. from ἀπό (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Law νόμου (nomou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3551.htm">Strong's 3551: </a> From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. of Moses Μωϋσέως (Mōuseōs) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3475.htm">Strong's 3475: </a> Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Prophets. προφητῶν (prophētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/28-23.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 28:23 When they had appointed him a day (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/28-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 28:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 28:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/28-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 28:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 28:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>