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Acts 26:8

Acts 26:8
Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you,.... You Heathens and Sadducees; for the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead was thought an incredible doctrine by the Heathens in general,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Why should it be thought ... - The force of this question will be better seen by an exclamation point after why τί ti. “What! is it to be thought a thing incredible?” etc. It intimates surprise that…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

That God should raise the dead? - As Agrippa believed in the true God, and knew that one of his attributes was omnipotence, he could not believe that the resurrection of the dead was an impossible…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 26:1-11

Agrippa was the most honourable person in the assembly, having the title of king bestowed upon him, though otherwise having only the power of other governors under the emperor, and, though not here…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Why should it be thought a thing incredible … that God, &c. More literally (with Rev. Ver.) "Why is it judged incredible with you if God doth raise the dead." The last clause is not to be understood…