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Acts 28

Acts 28:22 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
we desire
axioo (Greek #515)
to deem entitled or fit
KJV usage: desire, think good, count (think) worthy.
Pronounce: ax-ee-o'-o
Origin: from 514
to hear
akouo (Greek #191)
to hear (in various senses)
KJV usage: give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
Pronounce: ak-oo'-o
Origin: a primary verb
of
para (Greek #3844)
properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
KJV usage: above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side...by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application.
Pronounce: par-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition
thee
sou (Greek #4675)
of thee, thy
KJV usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: genitive case of 4771
what
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
thou thinkest
phroneo (Greek #5426)
to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience)
KJV usage: set the affection on, (be) care(-ful), (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind(-ed), regard, savour, think.
Pronounce: fron-eh'-o
Origin: from 5424
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
as
men (Greek #3303)
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with 1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
KJV usage: even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
Pronounce: men
Origin: a primary particle
concerning
peri (Greek #4012)
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
KJV usage: (there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Pronounce: per-ee'
Origin: from the base of 4008
this
houtos (Greek #3778)
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
KJV usage: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
Pronounce: hoo'-tos
Origin: οὗτοι (hoo'-toy), nominative feminine singular αὕτη (how'-tay), and nominative feminine plural αὕται (how'-tahee) from the article 3588 and 846
sect
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hairesis (Greek #139)
properly, a choice, i.e. (specially) a party or (abstractly) disunion
KJV usage: heresy (which is the Greek word itself), sect.
Pronounce: hah'-ee-res-is
Origin: from 138
, we
hemin (Greek #2254)
to (or for, with, by) us
KJV usage: our, (for) us, we.
Pronounce: hay-meen'
Origin: dative case plural of 1473
know
gnostos (Greek #1110)
well-known
KJV usage: acquaintance , (which may be) known, notable.
Pronounce: gnoce-tos'
Origin: from 1097
that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
every where
pantachou (Greek #3837)
universally
KJV usage: in all places, everywhere.
Pronounce: pan-takh-oo'
Origin: genitive case (as adverb of place) of a presumed derivative of 3956
n it is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
spoken against
antilego (Greek #483)
to dispute, refuse
KJV usage: answer again, contradict, deny, gainsay(-er), speak against.
Pronounce: an-til'-eg-o
Origin: from 473 and 3004
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Acts 24:5,14• 5For we found this man a pest, and moving insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
 14But this I confess to thee, that according to the Way which they call a sect, so I serve the God of the fathers, believing all things that are according to the law and that are written in the prophets; (Acts 24:5,14)
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Luke 2:34• 34And Simeon blessed them, {i}and{/i} said to Mary his mother, Lo, this [child] is set for the fall and rising up of many in Israel; and for a sign spoken against (Luke 2:34)
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1 Peter 2:12• 12having your behaviour comely among the Gentiles; that in what they speak against you as evil-doers, they, as observing, may from your comely works glorify God in [the] day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:12)
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1 Peter 4:14• 14If ye are reproached in Christ's name, blessed [are ye], because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you: [on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified]. (1 Peter 4:14)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Acts 16:20‑21• 20and when they had brought them unto the praetors, they said, These men being Jews, exceedingly trouble our city,
 21and set forth customs which it is not lawful for us to receive, or practice, being Romans. (Acts 16:20‑21)
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Acts 17:6‑7• 6And not having found them they dragged Jason and certain brethren before the city-rulers, crying out, these that have turned the world upside down are come hither also,
 7whom Jason has received; and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus. (Acts 17:6‑7)
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Acts 24:5‑6,14• 5For we found this man a pest, and moving insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
 6who also attempted to profane the temple; whom we also seized [and would have judged according to our law.
 14But this I confess to thee, that according to the Way which they call a sect, so I serve the God of the fathers, believing all things that are according to the law and that are written in the prophets; (Acts 24:5‑6,14)
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Luke 2:34• 34And Simeon blessed them, {i}and{/i} said to Mary his mother, Lo, this [child] is set for the fall and rising up of many in Israel; and for a sign spoken against (Luke 2:34)
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1 Peter 2:12• 12having your behaviour comely among the Gentiles; that in what they speak against you as evil-doers, they, as observing, may from your comely works glorify God in [the] day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:12)
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1 Peter 3:16• 16having a good conscience, that in what they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed that revile your good behaviour in Christ. (1 Peter 3:16)
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1 Peter 4:14‑16• 14If ye are reproached in Christ's name, blessed [are ye], because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you: [on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified].
 15For let none of you suffer as murderer or thief or evil-doer, or as spy on another's matter;
 16but if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed but glorify God in this name. (1 Peter 4:14‑16)
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Acts 5:17• 17And the high priest rising up, and all those that were with him, which is [the] sect of the Sadducees, were filled with wrath, (Acts 5:17)
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Acts 15:5• 5But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees, believers, saying, It is necessary to circumcise them and charge [them] to keep the law of Moses. (Acts 15:5)
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Acts 26:5• 5knowing me before from the outset, if they be willing to testify, that according to the strictest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee. (Acts 26:5)
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1 Cor. 11:19• 19for there must be even sects among you, that the approved may become manifest among you. (1 Cor. 11:19)
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1 Cor. 11•  (1 Cor. 11)
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• They wished to hear what he had to say of the sect so universally spoken against as Christians. This was precisely what the apostle’s heart desired. (“Acts 28:16-31” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But we begf to hear of thee what thou thinkest, for as concerning this sect it is known to us that it is everywhere spoken against.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "we should think well."

W. Kelly Translation

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But we bega of thee to hear what thou thinkest; for concerning this sect it is known to us that it is everywhere spoken against.

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "think well."