Acts 28:22 “But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people…”

Acts 28:22

But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

World English Bible

But we desire to hear from you what you think. For, as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.”

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

But we will heare of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we knowe that euery where it is spoken against.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

and we think it good from thee to hear what thou dost think, for, indeed, concerning this sect it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against;'

Bible in Basic English

But we have a desire to give hearing to your opinion: for as to this form of religion, we have knowledge that in all places it is attacked.

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Cross references

“for”

Acts 24:14 1 Peter 2:12 1 Peter 3:16 1 Peter 4:14–16 Luke 2:34 Acts 16:20

Acts 24:14 · BSB

I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,

1 Peter 2:12 · BSB

Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

1 Peter 3:16 · BSB

keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

1 Peter 4:14–16 · BSB

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Luke 2:34 · BSB

Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

Acts 16:20 · BSB

They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil

“sect”

Acts 5:17 Acts 15:5 Acts 26:5 1 Corinthians 11:19

Acts 5:17 · BSB

Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out

Acts 15:5 · BSB

But some believers from the party of the Pharisees stood up and declared, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses.”

Acts 26:5 · BSB

They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I lived as a Pharisee, adhering to the strictest sect of our religion.

1 Corinthians 11:19 · BSB

And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

21The leaders replied, “We have not received any letters about you from Judea, nor have any of the brothers from there reported or even mentioned anything bad about you.

23So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets.

Read Acts 28