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Text -- Acts 24:21 (NET)

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24:21 other than this one thing I shouted out while I stood before them: ‘I am on trial before you today concerning the resurrection of the dead.’”
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Robertson: Act 24:21 - -- Except it be ( e ). Literally, "than,"but after interrogative tōi ̂ tōi allo "what else than."

Except it be ( e ).

Literally, "than,"but after interrogative tōi ̂ tōi allo "what else than."

Robertson: Act 24:21 - -- For this one voice ( peri mias tautēs phōnēs ). The normal Greek idiom with the attributive use of houtos calls for the article before mias ,...

For this one voice ( peri mias tautēs phōnēs ).

The normal Greek idiom with the attributive use of houtos calls for the article before mias , though some inscriptions show it as here (Robertson, Grammar , p. 702).

Robertson: Act 24:21 - -- That ( hēs ). Genitive of the relative attracted to the case of the antecedent phōnēs .

That ( hēs ).

Genitive of the relative attracted to the case of the antecedent phōnēs .

Robertson: Act 24:21 - -- I cried ( ekekraxa ). Reduplicated aorist as is usual with this verb in the lxx (Judges 3:15). Robertson, Grammar , p. 348.

I cried ( ekekraxa ).

Reduplicated aorist as is usual with this verb in the lxx (Judges 3:15). Robertson, Grammar , p. 348.

Robertson: Act 24:21 - -- Touching ( peri ). Concerning (around, about).

Touching ( peri ).

Concerning (around, about).

Robertson: Act 24:21 - -- I am called in question ( krinomai ). As in Act 23:6.

I am called in question ( krinomai ).

As in Act 23:6.

Robertson: Act 24:21 - -- Before you ( eph' humōn ). Same idiom as in Act 24:19, Act 24:20.

Before you ( eph' humōn ).

Same idiom as in Act 24:19, Act 24:20.

Wesley: Act 24:21 - -- Which nevertheless was the real truth. Act 23:6.

Which nevertheless was the real truth. Act 23:6.

JFB: Act 24:18-21 - -- Not polluting it, therefore, by my own presence, and neither gathering a crowd nor raising a stir: If then these Asiatic Jews have any charge to bring...

Not polluting it, therefore, by my own presence, and neither gathering a crowd nor raising a stir: If then these Asiatic Jews have any charge to bring against me in justification of their arrest of me, why are they not here to substantiate it?

JFB: Act 24:21 - -- This would recall to the Pharisees present their own inconsistency, in befriending him then and now accusing him.

This would recall to the Pharisees present their own inconsistency, in befriending him then and now accusing him.

Clarke: Act 24:21 - -- Except it be for this one voice - The Sadducees who belong to that council, and who deny the resurrection of the dead, may indeed blame me for profe...

Except it be for this one voice - The Sadducees who belong to that council, and who deny the resurrection of the dead, may indeed blame me for professing my faith in this doctrine; but as this is a doctrine credited by the nation in general, and as there can be nothing criminal in such a belief, and there can bring no accusation against me relative to any thing else, this, of course, is the sum of all the charges to which I am called to answer before you this day.

Calvin: Act 24:21 - -- 24.Felix, with his wife Drusilla We said somewhat already concerning the covetousness and corruptions of Felix. Now, as touching his wife Drusilla, t...

24.Felix, with his wife Drusilla We said somewhat already concerning the covetousness and corruptions of Felix. Now, as touching his wife Drusilla, the readers must understand that she was daughter to Agrippa the elder, of whose filthy death Luke spake before, chapter 12, ( Act 12:23). She was betrothed to Epiphanis, the son of Antiochus. But forasmuch as the young man would not take on him the rites which the Jews did use, which he promised to do, her brother, Agrippa the younger, (of whom mention shall be made in the next chapter) after the death of his father, gave her to wife to Azizus, king of the Emesenes; from whose company she was enticed by the flattery of Felix. For Felix being taken with her singular beauty, did persuade one Simon, a Jew, born in Cyprus, to persuade and allure her to make a new match. Therefore, it came to pass, that this voluptuous woman, having broken promise with her former husband, did marry with an uncircumcised man contrary to the law. But though she had polluted herself with profane wedlock, yet we may easily conjecture by this place that she had not quite abandoned that feeling of religion which she had of [from] a child. −

For Felix would neither have desired to hear Paul, neither would he have vouchsafed to speak to him, unless it had been for his wife’s sake. Luke doth not express thus much, but in that he nameth Drusilla, we may well gather that Paul was called for her sake, that he might dispute of the gospel; though such revolts [apostates] be rather tickled with curiosity, than moved with a sincere desire to learn. −

He heard him touching the faith This confession of Paul doth witness, that he did not spare to speak of Christ before, because he was afraid, or because he would escape the trouble of the cross; − 592 but because it was not yet time to speak. Seeing he was cited unto the judgment-seat to answer for himself, it stood him upon to answer concerning the crimes which were objected to him, that he might afterward frankly and freely profess the faith of Christ. Therefore, when he now seeth the gate set open, and opportunity offered for speaking, he is not afraid to offend the governor, neither is he terrified with danger, that he doth craftily make as if he were not a Christian. Therefore, we see that he was as well furnished with invincible constancy as with wisdom and judgment; neither did he ever of set purpose suppress the light of the gospel, but did only make choice of the time. −

Now, the wonderful counsel of God is worth the noting in this place, who will have the gospel offered sometimes to the reprobate; not that they may profit thereby, but rather that they may be made inexcusable. It had been better for Felix and Drusilla never to have heard anything concerning Christ; because they did not escape without punishment for refusing the grace of salvation which was offered to them, or for neglecting the same with loathsomeness. Furthermore, we must note this, that certain, by reason of that seed of godliness which is in them engendered, do desire to hear the gospel preached, which, so soon as they have heard, they do by and by either loathe, or else they cannot suffer it. Nevertheless, the preaching of the gospel (what success soever it have) is a good and sweet savor to God; whether it quicken or kill men ( 2Co 2:15). −

TSK: Act 24:21 - -- Touching : Act 4:2, Act 23:6, Act 26:6-8, Act 28:20

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Barnes: Act 24:21 - -- Except it be for this one voice - For this one expression or declaration. This was what Paul had said before the council - the main thing on wh...

Except it be for this one voice - For this one expression or declaration. This was what Paul had said before the council - the main thing on which he had insisted, and he calls on them to testify to this, and to show, if they could, that in this declaration he had been wrong. Chubb and other infidels have supposed that Paul here acknowledges that he was wrong in the declaration which he made when he said that he was called in question for the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead Act 23:6, and that his conscience reproached him for appearing to be time-serving, for concealing the true cause of offence against him, and for attempting to take advantage of their divisions of sentiment, thus endeavoring to produce discord in the council. But against this supposition we may urge the following considerations:

(1) Paul wished to fix their attention on the main thing which he had said before the council.

\caps1 (2) i\caps0 t was true, as has been shown on the passage (Act 23:1-10), that this was the principal doctrine which Paul had been defending.

\caps1 (3) i\caps0 f they were prepared to witness against him for holding and teaching the resurrection of the dead as a false or evil doctrine, he called on them to do it. As this had been the only thing which they had witnessed before the council, he calls on them to testify to what they knew only, and to show, if they could, that this was wrong.

Touching the resurrection ... - Respecting the resurrection, Act 23:6.

Poole: Act 24:21 - -- As if he had said, Let them object, if they can, any other fault: but if this be a fault, to hold the resurrection of the dead, I do acknowledge it,...

As if he had said, Let them object, if they can, any other fault: but if this be a fault, to hold the resurrection of the dead, I do acknowledge it, and there need no other proof concerning it: not that he held any evil to be in this opinion; but he speaks ironically, knowing that they durst not renew their quarrel about it.

Gill: Act 24:21 - -- Except it be for this one voice,.... Sentence or expression following, which declares his faith about the resurrection; not that he thought or owned t...

Except it be for this one voice,.... Sentence or expression following, which declares his faith about the resurrection; not that he thought or owned that this was an evil in him, but that it was the only one, that any of them, the Jews, a part among them, namely, the Sadducees, could condemn, or judge to be evil in him:

that I cried, standing among them; whereby they were thrown into confusion and division among themselves: and it was this,

touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day; see Act 23:6.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Act 24:21 The resurrection of the dead. Paul’s point was, what crime was there in holding this religious belief?

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Act 24:1-27 - --1 Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator,10 answers for his life and doctrine.24 He preaches Christ to the governor and his wife.26 The governor h...

Combined Bible: Act 24:21 - --notes on verse 10     

Maclaren: Act 24:10-25 - --Paul Before Felix Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years ...

MHCC: Act 24:10-21 - --Paul gives a just account of himself, which clears him from crime, and likewise shows the true reason of the violence against him. Let us never be dri...

Matthew Henry: Act 24:10-21 - -- We have here Paul's defence of himself, in answer to Tertullus's charge, and there appears in it a great deal of the spirit of wisdom and holiness, ...

Barclay: Act 24:10-21 - --Beginning at the passage, "But some Jews from Asia Paul's grammar went wrong. He began to say one thing and in mid-career changed over to another so...

Constable: Act 9:32--Rom 1:1 - --III. THE WITNESS TO THE UTTERMOST PART OF THE EARTH 9:32--28:31 Luke next recorded the church's expansion beyond...

Constable: Act 19:21--Rom 1:1 - --D. The extension of the church to Rome 19:21-28:31 "The panel is introduced by the programmatic statemen...

Constable: Act 23:33--27:1 - --3. Ministry in Caesarea 23:33-26:32 Paul's ministry in Caesarea was from prison. Luke devoted ab...

Constable: Act 24:1-27 - --Paul's defense before Felix ch. 24 "The delivery of the prisoner Paul to Caesarea marked...

Constable: Act 24:10-21 - --Paul's defense before Felix 24:10-21 24:10 Paul's complimentary introduction was sincere and truthful. Felix had had contact with the Jews in Palestin...

College: Act 24:1-27 - --ACTS 24 2. Paul's Trial before Felix (24:1-21) The Accusations against Paul (24:1-9) 1 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesar...

McGarvey: Act 24:10-21 - --10-21. (10) " Then Paul answered (the governor nodding to him to speak): Knowing that you have been for many years a judge for this nation, I do the m...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES By Way of Introduction But for the Acts we should know nothing of the early apostolic period save what is told in the Epi...

JFB: Acts (Book Introduction) THIS book is to the Gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. In the Gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying: in...

JFB: Acts (Outline) INTRODUCTION--LAST DAYS OF OUR LORD UPON EARTH--HIS ASCENSION. (Act 1:1-11) RETURN OF THE ELEVEN TO JERUSALEM--PROCEEDINGS IN THE UPPER ROOM TILL PEN...

TSK: Acts (Book Introduction) The Acts of the Apostles is a most valuable portion of Divine revelation; and, independently of its universal reception in the Christian church, as an...

TSK: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Act 24:1, Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator, Act 24:10. answers for his life and doctrine; Act 24:24, He preaches Christ to the ...

Poole: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 24

MHCC: Acts (Book Introduction) This book unites the Gospels to the Epistles. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles Peter and Paul, and of the Christian church from th...

MHCC: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) (Act 24:1-9) The speech of Tertullus against Paul. (Act 24:10-21) Paul's defence before Felix. (Act 24:22-27) Felix trembles at the reasoning of Pau...

Matthew Henry: Acts (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Acts of the Apostles We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion...

Matthew Henry: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) We left Paul a prisoner at Caesarea, in Herod's judgment-hall, expecting his trial to come on quickly; for in the beginning of his imprisonment his...

Barclay: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES A Precious Book In one sense Acts is the most important book in the New Testament. It is the simple truth t...

Barclay: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) A Flattering Speech And A False Charge (Act_24:1-9) Paul's Defence (Act_24:10-21) Plain Speaking To A Guilty Governor (Act_24:22-27)

Constable: Acts (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The title "Acts of the Apostles" is very ancient. The Anti-Marcioni...

Constable: Acts (Outline) Outline I. The witness in Jerusalem 1:1-6:7 A. The founding of the church 1:1-2:46 ...

Constable: Acts Acts Bibliography Albright, William Foxwell. The Archaeology of Palestine. 1949. Revised ed. Pelican Archaeolog...

Haydock: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. INTRODUCTION. St. Luke, who had published his gospel, wrote also a second volume, which, from the first ages, hath bee...

Gill: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ACTS This book, in some copies, is called, "The Acts of the holy Apostles". It contains an history of the ministry and miracles of ...

College: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION As early as the second century the title "The Acts of the Apostles" was given to this document. Before that time the work probably circu...

College: Acts (Outline) OUTLINE I. THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM - 1:1-8:1a A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK - 1:1-3 B. THE COMMISSIONING OF THE APOSTLES - 1:4-8 C. THE ASCENSI...

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