Acts 28:22

"They said to him, “We neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor did any of the brothers come here and report or speak any evil of you."

Key Reflection

This statement by the Jews in Rome indicates their skepticism towards Paul's apostolic mission, suggesting that they had no prior negative reports about him. It highlights a tension between Paul’s reputation and the lack of formal opposition or criticism from Jerusalem, which he later addresses as part of his defense before Felix.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 22. What thou thinkest. What your belief is; or what are the doctrines of Christians respecting the Messiah. This sect. The sect of Christians. Spoken against. Particularly by Jews. This was the case then, and, to a great extent, is the case still. It has been the common lot of the followers of Christ to be spoken of with contempt. Comp. Ac 24:5. {d} "every where" Lu 2:34; Ac 24:5,14; 1 Pe 2:12; 4:14 __________________________________________________________________

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