Acts 23:1

BIBLE IN TEN · Dec 19, 2023 · 9m

Tuesday, 19 December 2023 Then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, “Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.” Acts 23:1 The Greek is more literally translated, “And Paul, having looked fixedly at the council, said, ‘Men, brothers, I – in all good conscience – have citizened to God until this day.’” In the previous verse, Paul was brought by the Roman commander and set before the council. With him there, Chapter 23 begins with, “And Paul, having looked fixedly.” Paul’s fixed look implies a staring gaze. HELPS Word Studies says it signifies “to…