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for concerning this sect, we know that it is spoken against everywhere.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/nasb/acts/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But 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.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “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.” <a href="/lsb/acts/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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.” <a href="/amp/acts/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/csb/acts/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But we want to hear what your views are, since we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But we would like to hear from you what you think. For concerning this sect, we are aware that it is spoken against everywhere.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/acts/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But we would like to hear what you have to say. We understand that people everywhere are against this new group." <a href="/erv/acts/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/acts/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> However, we would like to hear what you think. We know that everywhere people are talking against this sect." <a href="/gnt/acts/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> But we would like to hear your ideas, because we know that everywhere people speak against this party to which you belong." <a href="/isv/acts/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> However, we'd like to hear from you what you believe, because people are talking against this sect everywhere." <a href="/msb/acts/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.? <a href="/net/acts/28.htm">NET Bible</a> But we would like to hear from you what you think, for regarding this sect we know that people everywhere speak against it." <a href="/nheb/acts/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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." <a href="/wbt/acts/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But we desire to hear from thee, what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against. <a href="/wey/acts/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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." <a href="/web/acts/28.htm">World English Bible</a> 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.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> 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”; <a href="/blb/acts/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> 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." <a href="/ylt/acts/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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;' <a href="/slt/acts/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest; for as concerning this sect, we know that it is every where contradicted. <a href="/cpdv/acts/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But we are asking to hear your opinions from you, for concerning this sect, we know that it is being spoken against everywhere.” <a href="/nabre/acts/28.htm">New American Bible</a> But we should like to hear you present your views, for we know that this sect is denounced everywhere.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> 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. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/28.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “But we desire to hear from you what you think, because we know this teaching is not accepted by anyone.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/28.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> 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.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/28.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/haweis/acts/28.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> 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.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/28.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but we should be glad to know your sentiments: for as to this sect, we are sensible it is every where inveigh'd against. <a href="/wey/acts/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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." <a href="/worrell/acts/28.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> 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." <a href="/worsley/acts/28.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But we would willingly hear from thee what thou thinkest: for as to this sect, we know that it is every where spoken against. <a href="/parallel/acts/28-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=9499" 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> …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. 22<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/515.htm" title="515: axioumen (V-PIA-1P) -- To account or treat as worthy. From axios; to deem entitled or fit.">we consider</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. "></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ha (RelPro-ANP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/5426.htm" title="5426: phroneis (V-PIA-2S) -- (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. ">your views</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousai (V-ANA) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">worth hearing,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Prtcl) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">we</a> <a href="/greek/1110.htm" title="1110: gnōston (Adj-NNS) -- Known, an acquaintance. From ginosko; well-known.">know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3837.htm" title="3837: pantachou (Adv) -- Everywhere, in all places. Genitive case of a presumed derivative of pas; universally.">people everywhere</a> <a href="/greek/483.htm" title="483: antilegetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To speak or say in opposition, contradict (oppose, resist). From anti and lego; to dispute, refuse.">are speaking against</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēs (DPro-GFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/139.htm" title="139: haireseōs (N-GFS) -- From haireomai; properly, a choice, i.e. a party or disunion.">sect.”</a> 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.…<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/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14-15</a> 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.” <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">Matthew 10:22</a> You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. <a href="/matthew/24-9.htm">Matthew 24:9</a> Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. <a href="/luke/2-34.htm">Luke 2:34</a> 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, <a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22</a> 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. <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-21</a> 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. ... <a href="/john/16-2.htm">John 16:2</a> 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. <a href="/john/17-14.htm">John 17:14</a> 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. <a href="/acts/9-16.htm">Acts 9:16</a> I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.” <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5</a> 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, <a href="/romans/8-36.htm">Romans 8:36</a> As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” <a href="/1_corinthians/4-13.htm">1 Corinthians 4:13</a> when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-8.htm">2 Corinthians 6:8</a> through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.<a href="/acts/16-20.htm">Acts 16:20,21</a> And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, … <a href="/acts/17-6.htm">Acts 17:6,7</a> 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; … <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5,6,14</a> 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.<a href="/acts/5-17.htm">Acts 5:17</a> 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,<a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Acts 15:5</a> 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.<a href="/acts/26-5.htm">Acts 26:5</a> Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/acts/27-25.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/acts/25-22.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/acts/24-3.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/acts/23-25.htm">Form</a> <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/acts/27-36.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/26-29.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/28-5.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/acts/27-29.htm">Places</a> <a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/acts/26-5.htm">Religion</a> <a href="/acts/26-5.htm">Sect</a> <a href="/acts/26-31.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/acts/26-28.htm">Think</a> <a href="/luke/10-36.htm">Thinkest</a> <a href="/job/28-24.htm">Views</a> <a href="/acts/19-39.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/acts/28-24.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/romans/1-11.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/romans/7-23.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/romans/2-20.htm">Form</a> <a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/28-26.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/acts/28-26.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/28-24.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/romans/4-6.htm">Places</a> <a href="/romans/6-11.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Religion</a> <a href="/mark/2-16.htm">Sect</a> <a href="/romans/3-13.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Think</a> <a href="/romans/2-3.htm">Thinkest</a> <a href="/job/28-24.htm">Views</a> <a href="/acts/28-28.htm">Want</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'; 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Paul is in Rome, under house arrest, and speaking to Jewish leaders. The Jewish leaders' willingness to hear Paul reflects a broader theme in Acts of the gospel being presented to both Jews and Gentiles. This openness can be seen as a fulfillment of Jesus' command in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> to be witnesses "to the ends of the earth."because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect. The term "sect" refers to the early Christian movement, which was often viewed with suspicion and hostility by both Jewish and Roman authorities. The phrase "people everywhere are speaking against" highlights the widespread controversy and opposition faced by early Christians. This opposition is documented throughout Acts, such as in <a href="/acts/17-6.htm">Acts 17:6-7</a>, where Christians are accused of defying Caesar's decrees. The term "sect" (Greek: hairesis) was used to describe a group with distinct beliefs, often seen as heretical by mainstream Judaism. This reflects the tension between the nascent Christian faith and established religious traditions. The opposition also fulfills Jesus' prophecy in <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-21</a> about the world hating His followers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is under house arrest in Rome, awaiting trial. He is a central figure in the spread of Christianity and is known for his missionary journeys and epistles. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_leaders_in_rome.htm">Jewish Leaders in Rome</a> These are the local Jewish leaders who have come to hear Paul’s views. They are curious about the "sect" of Christianity, which is being spoken against widely. 3. <a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a> The capital of the Roman Empire, where Paul is currently residing under house arrest. It is a significant location for the spread of Christianity. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_sect.htm">The Sect</a> Refers to the early Christian movement, which is being referred to as a "sect" by the Jewish leaders. This term indicates the controversial and often misunderstood nature of early Christianity. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_house_arrest.htm">Paul's House Arrest</a> An event where Paul is confined to a house in Rome, yet he continues to preach and teach about Jesus Christ to all who visit him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_opposition.htm">Understanding Opposition</a> Christians should expect opposition and misunderstanding from the world, as the early church did. This is a natural part of following Christ. <a href="/topical/e/engaging_with_curiosity.htm">Engaging with Curiosity</a> Like Paul, believers should be prepared to engage with those who are curious about their faith, even if it is spoken against. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Paul’s example of continuing to preach while under house arrest teaches us to remain faithful and active in our witness, regardless of circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_dialogue.htm">The Importance of Dialogue</a> Engaging in respectful dialogue with those who have different beliefs can open doors for sharing the gospel. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_mission.htm">Perseverance in Mission</a> Despite opposition, the mission to spread the gospel remains paramount. Believers are called to persevere in this mission.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 28</a> <a href="/q/why_did_balaam's_donkey_speak_to_him.htm">Why did Balaam's donkey speak to him?</a> <a href="/q/why_don't_roman_jewish_texts_mention_jesus'_miracles.htm">If Jesus performed public miracles, why do contemporary Roman and Jewish sources fail to mention them?</a> <a href="/q/why_trust_apostles'_divine_authority.htm">Acts 5:27-29: Why should one trust the apostles' claim of divine authority over human authority, given contradictory religious beliefs then and now?</a> <a href="/q/does_god_act_only_for_his_pleasure.htm">Does God act solely for His own pleasure?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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" (<a href="/acts/24-5.htm" title="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:">Acts 24:5</a>). 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.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - It is known to us for we know, A.V. We desire (ἀξιοῦμεν); or, we are willing; literally, think it right (so <a href="/acts/16-38.htm">Acts 16:38</a>). Ηξίου, followed by a negative, means "was unwilling." It has this sense frequently in Xenophon, AElian, Josephus, and other Greek writers (see Kuinoel, on <a href="/acts/16-30.htm">Acts 16:30</a>). This sect (τῆς αἱρέσεως ταύτης); see <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5, 14</a>, 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 <a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Acts 13:45</a>; ver. 19; <a href="/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21</a>; <a href="/titus/1-9.htm">Titus 1:9</a>. It is called a "superstitio prava, malefica, exitiabilis" (Pliny, 'Ep.,' 10:96; Suetonius, 'Nero,' 16; Tacitus, 'Annal.,' 15:44; 'Speaker's Commentary'). <a href="/commentaries/acts/28-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. we consider ἀξιοῦμεν (axioumen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_515.htm">Strong's 515: </a> To account or treat as worthy. From axios; to deem entitled or fit. your views φρονεῖς (phroneis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5426.htm">Strong's 5426: </a> (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 <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. because γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. we ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. know γνωστὸν (gnōston) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1110.htm">Strong's 1110: </a> Known, an acquaintance. From ginosko; well-known. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. [people] everywhere πανταχοῦ (pantachou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3837.htm">Strong's 3837: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_483.htm">Strong's 483: </a> To speak or say in opposition, contradict (oppose, resist). From anti and lego; to dispute, refuse. this ταύτης (tautēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. sect.” αἱρέσεως (haireseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_139.htm">Strong's 139: </a> From haireomai; properly, a choice, i.e. a party or disunion. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/28-22.htm">Acts 28:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/28-22.htm">Acts 28:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/28-22.htm">Acts 28:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/28-22.htm">Acts 28:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/28-22.htm">Acts 28:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/28-22.htm">Acts 28:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/28-22.htm">Acts 28:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/28-22.htm">Acts 28:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/28-22.htm">Acts 28:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/28-22.htm">Acts 28:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/28-22.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 28:22 But we desire to hear from you (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/28-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 28:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 28:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/28-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 28:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 28:23" /></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>