Bible Strands
Acts 28:22
But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul, a Roman prisoner under house arrest, addresses a delegation of Jewish leaders who have requested a private audience to learn about his teachings.
The words — ἀξιοῦμεν (axioumen) translates as "we deem it worthy," and ἀκοῦσαι (akousai) means "to hear," forming the core phrase "we deem it worthy to hear."
The thread — This dialogue runs parallel to Acts 24:14, where Paul identifies his group as "the Way" called a sect, and aligns with the conduct instructions in 1 Peter 2:12 and 1 Peter 3:16 regarding behavior under slander.
Why it lands — The text records the leaders’ factual observation that the group faces widespread criticism, while the inference is that Paul’s response requires structured teaching rather than defensive rhetoric.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.
Cross-references
- Acts 24:14 I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,
- 1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
- 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
- Acts 16:20 They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil
- Acts 17:6 But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here,
- Acts 24:5 We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
- 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
- Luke 2:34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
- Acts 5:17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out
- Acts 15:5 But some believers from the party of the Pharisees stood up and declared, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses.”