15 and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.

Other Translations of Acts 24:15

King James Version

15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

English Standard Version

15 having a hope in God, which these men themselves accept, that there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.

The Message

15 And I admit to living in hopeful anticipation that God will raise the dead, both the good and the bad. If that's my crime, my accusers are just as guilty as I am.

New King James Version

15 I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust.

New Living Translation

15 I have the same hope in God that these men have, that he will raise both the righteous and the unrighteous.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 24:15

Commentary on Acts 24:10-21

(Read Acts 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 driven from any good way by its having an ill name. It is very comfortable, in worshipping God, to look to him as the God of our fathers, and to set up no other rule of faith or practice but the Scriptures. This shows there will be a resurrection to a final judgment. Prophets and their doctrines were to be tried by their fruits. Paul's aim was to have a conscience void of offence. His care and endeavour was to abstain from many things, and to abound in the exercises of religion at all times; both towards God. and towards man. If blamed for being more earnest in the things of God than our neighbours, what is our reply? Do we shrink from the accusation? How many in the world would rather be accused of any weakness, nay, even of wickedness, than of an earnest, fervent feeling of love to the Lord Jesus Christ, and of devotedness to his service! Can such think that He will confess them when he comes in his glory, and before the angels of God? If there is any sight pleasing to the God of our salvation, and a sight at which the angels rejoice, it is, to behold a devoted follower of the Lord, here upon earth, acknowledging that he is guilty, if it be a crime, of loving the Lord who died for him, with all his heart, and soul, and mind, and strength. And that he will not in silence see God's word despised, or hear his name profaned; he will rather risk the ridicule and the hatred of the world, than one frown from that gracious Being whose love is better than life.

16 So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.

Other Translations of Acts 24:16

King James Version

16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

English Standard Version

16 So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and man.

The Message

16 "Believe me, I do my level best to keep a clear conscience before God and my neighbors in everything I do.

New King James Version

16 This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.

New Living Translation

16 Because of this, I always try to maintain a clear conscience before God and all people.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 24:16

Commentary on Acts 24:10-21

(Read Acts 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 driven from any good way by its having an ill name. It is very comfortable, in worshipping God, to look to him as the God of our fathers, and to set up no other rule of faith or practice but the Scriptures. This shows there will be a resurrection to a final judgment. Prophets and their doctrines were to be tried by their fruits. Paul's aim was to have a conscience void of offence. His care and endeavour was to abstain from many things, and to abound in the exercises of religion at all times; both towards God. and towards man. If blamed for being more earnest in the things of God than our neighbours, what is our reply? Do we shrink from the accusation? How many in the world would rather be accused of any weakness, nay, even of wickedness, than of an earnest, fervent feeling of love to the Lord Jesus Christ, and of devotedness to his service! Can such think that He will confess them when he comes in his glory, and before the angels of God? If there is any sight pleasing to the God of our salvation, and a sight at which the angels rejoice, it is, to behold a devoted follower of the Lord, here upon earth, acknowledging that he is guilty, if it be a crime, of loving the Lord who died for him, with all his heart, and soul, and mind, and strength. And that he will not in silence see God's word despised, or hear his name profaned; he will rather risk the ridicule and the hatred of the world, than one frown from that gracious Being whose love is better than life.