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Acts 24:21

Acts 24:21
Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And when Felix heard these things,.... Which were said on both sides, both by plaintiff and defendant, the charges brought against Paul, and his answer to them, as a judge ought to do:

having more…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Except it be for this one voice - For this one expression or declaration. This was what Paul had said before the council - the main thing on which he had insisted, and he calls on them to testify to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Except it be for this one voice - The Sadducees who belong to that council, and who deny the resurrection of the dead, may indeed blame me for professing my faith in this doctrine; but as this is a…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 24:10-21

We have here Paul's defence of himself, in answer to Tertullus's charge, and there appears in it a great deal of the spirit of wisdom and holiness, and an accomplishment of Christ's promise to his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

except it be for this one voice i.e. this exclamation or cry. From Act 23:6 we see that St Paul lifted up his voice, when he mentioned the resurrection.

I am called in question by(R. V.with MSS.…

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