Acts 28 · Verse 22

Acts 28:22

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

Acts 28:22 in other translations

BSBBut we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”
WEBBut 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.”
ASVBut 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.
YLTand 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;'
DARBYBut we beg to hear of thee what thou thinkest, for as concerning this sect it is known to us that it is everywhere spoken against.
BBEBut we have a desire to give hearing to your opinion: for as to this form of religion, we have knowledge that in all places it is attacked.
WebsterBut we desire to hear from thee, what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

What does Acts 28:22 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 28:21-22

21-22. We neither received letters out of Judea concerning thee, &c.--We need not suppose (with Tholuck and others) that there was any dishonest concealment here. The distinction made between himself, against whom they heard nothing, and his "sect," as "everywhere spoken against," is a presumption in favor of their sincerity; and there is ground to think that as the case took an unexpected turn by Paul's appealing…

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 22. What thou thinkest. What your belief is; or what are the doctrines of Christians respecting the Messiah.

This sect. The sect of Christians.

Spoken against. Particularly by Jews. This was the case then, and, to a great extent, is the case still. It has been the common lot of the followers of Christ to be spoken of with contempt. Comp. Acts 24:5.

(d) "every where" Lk 2:34, Acts 24:5,14, 1Pet 2:12, 4:14

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 22 For as concerning this sect - See the note on Act 24:14. A saying of Justin Martyr casts some light on this saying of the Jews: he asserts that the Jews not only cursed them in their synagogues, but they sent out chosen men from Jerusalem, to acquaint the world, and particularly the Jews everywhere, that the Christians were an atheistical and wicked sect, which should be detested and abhorred by all mankind. Justin Martyr, Dial. p. 234.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 28:17-22

It was for the honour of Paul that those who examined his case, acquitted him. In his appeal he sought not to accuse his nation, but only to clear himself. True Christianity settles what is of common concern to all mankind, and is not built upon narrow opinions and private interests. It aims at no worldly benefit or advantage, but all its gains are spiritual and eternal. It is, and always has been, the lot of…

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Acts 28:22 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἀξιοῦμενaxioumenWe deem it worthyG515
δὲdehoweverG1161
παρὰparafromG3844
σοῦsouyouG4771
ἀκοῦσαιakousaito hearG191
ἃhawhatG3739
φρονεῖς·phroneisyou think;G5426
περὶpericoncerningG4012
μὲνmentrulyG3303
γὰρgarforG1063
τῆςtēs<the>G3588
αἱρέσεωςhaireseōssectG139
ταύτηςtautēsthisG3778
γνωστὸνgnōstonknownG1110
ἡμῖνhēminto usG3165
ἐστινestinit isG1510
ὅτιhotithatG3754
πανταχοῦpantachoueverywhereG3837
ἀντιλέγεται.¶antilegetaiit is spoken against.G483

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Acts 28:22

  • Acts 24:14

    But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:

  • 1 Peter 2:12

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

  • 1 Peter 3:16

    Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

  • Acts 16:20-21

    And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.

  • 1 Peter 4:14-16

    If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

  • Acts 24:5-6

    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: Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.

  • 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; Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.

  • Luke 2:34

    And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

  • 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 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,

  • 1 Corinthians 11:19

    For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.

  • 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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
for.
16:20,21; 17:6,7; 24:5,6,14; Lu 2:34; 1Pe 2:12; 3:16; 4:14-16
sect.
5:17; 15:5; 26:5; 1Co 11:19; *marg:

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Context

  • Acts 28:21

    And they said unto him, We neither received letters out of Judea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came shewed or spake any harm of thee.

  • Acts 28:22

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

  • Acts 28:23

    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.

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Acts 28:22 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Mas querríamos oir de ti lo que sientes; porque de esta secta notorio nos es que en todos lugares es contradicha.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
mais nous demandons à entendre de toi quel est ton sentiment; car, quant à cette secte, il nous est connu que partout on la contredit.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Aber wir begehren von dir zu hören, welche Gesinnung du hast; denn von dieser Sekte ist uns bekannt, daß ihr allenthalben widersprochen wird.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Rogamus autem a te audire quæ sentis: nam de secta hac notum est nobis quia ubique ei contradicitur.