Acts 22:1

Men, brethren, and fathers - This defense was addressed to the Jews, and Paul commenced it with an expression of sincere respect for them. Stephen began his defense with the same form of address. See…

Men, brethren, and fathers - A Hebrew form of expression for brethren and fathers: for two classes only are addressed. See the note on Act 7:2.

Hear ye my defense - Μου της απολογιας, This apology of…

Paul had, in the last verse of the foregoing chapter, gained a great point, by commanding so profound a silence after so loud a clamour. Now here observe,

I. With what an admirable composure and…

Act 22:1-21. St Paul's Defence

1. Men, brethren, and fathers The Greek is amply rendered (with Rev. Ver.) by "Brethren and fathers." See note on Act 1:16.

hear ye my defence which I make now unto you…