22 But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect."
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.
22 But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this sect we know that everywhere it is spoken against."
22 But we would like very much to hear more. The only thing we know about this Christian sect is that nobody seems to have anything good to say about it."
22 But we desire to hear from you what you think; for concerning this sect, we know that it is spoken against everywhere."
22 But we want to hear what you believe, for the only thing we know about this movement is that it is denounced everywhere."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 28:22
Commentary on Acts 28:17-22
(Read 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 Christ's holy religion, to be every where spoken against. Look through every town and village where Christ is exalted as the only Saviour of mankind, and where the people are called to follow him in newness of life, and we see those who give themselves up to Christ, still called a sect, a party, and reproached. And this is the treatment they are sure to receive, so long as there shall continue an ungodly man upon earth.