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Acts 28:22

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

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ASV

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.

KJV

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

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19 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ἀξιοῦμενaxioumenWe deem it worthyG515 →
δὲdehoweverG1161 →
παρὰparafromG3844 →
σοῦsouyouG4771 →
ἀκοῦσαιakousaito hearG191 →
ἃhawhatG3739 →
φρονεῖς·phroneisyou think;G5426 →
περὶpericoncerningG4012 →
μὲνmentrulyG3303 →
γὰρgarforG1063 →
τῆςtēs<the>G3588 →
αἱρέσεωςhaireseōssectG139 →
ταύτηςtautēsthisG3778 →
γνωστὸνgnōstonknownG1110 →
ἡμῖνhēminto usG3165 →
ἐστινestinit isG1510 →
ὅτιhotithatG3754 →
πανταχοῦpantachoueverywhereG3837 →
ἀντιλέγεται.¶antilegetaiit is spoken against.G483 →

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Acts 24:5We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,Acts 17:6But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here,Matthew 24:9Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.1 Peter 2:12Conduct 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.Acts 24:14I 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 3:16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.1 Peter 4:14–16If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.Acts 16:20–21They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoilActs 17:6–7But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here,Acts 24:5–6We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,Acts 10:37You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed:Acts 16:20They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil2 Corinthians 6:8through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;Acts 26:5They 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.Acts 15:5But 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.”1 Corinthians 11:19And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.Acts 5:17Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went outLuke 2:34Then 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,

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