Acts 24:15

"having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust."

Key Reflection

In Acts 24:15, Paul asserts his belief in the resurrection of the dead, emphasizing that this hope is shared by those who hold to Jewish traditions, such as the Pharisees present at his trial. This declaration is significant because it aligns with common first-century Jewish beliefs and challenges the notion that he holds unique or heretical views. The idea of a resurrection encompassed both righteous individuals (the just) and sinners (the unjust), reflecting the inclusive nature of God's promise in the context of both Old Testament expectations and emerging Christian understanding.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 15. And have hope toward God. Having a hope of the resurrection of the dead, which arises from the promises of God. Which they themselves, etc. That is, the Pharisees. Perhaps he designated in this remark the Pharisees who were present, he held nothing in this great cardinal point, which they did not also hold. For the reasons why Paul introduced this point so prominently, and the success of thus introducing it, See Barnes "Ac 23:1, also Ac 23:2-9. Both the just and unjust. Of the righteous and the wicked; that is, of all the race. As they held this, they could not arraign him for holding it also.

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