Acts 17:32

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Summary

And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.

Some

We will

General references

Acts 26:8

Bible References

Some

there certain Epicurean and Stoick philosophers encountred him: "what does this mountebank mean?" said some: "he seems to proclaim some strange deitys," said others: because he talk'd to them of Jesus and the resurrection.

others in derision said, these men are full of sweet wine.

"consider you despisers, be surpriz'd and turn pale, for I shall perform a work in your days, which you will not believe, whoever shall declare it unto you."

they objected certain articles that related only to their superstition, and to one Jesus that was dead, but Paul asserted he was alive.

you may think it something incredible that God should raise the dead:

In the mean time, they who held Jesus, treated him with insults and buffoonry.

then Herod and his retinue treated him with contempt, and in derision sent him back magnificently dress'd to Pilate.

we preach Christ crucified, an obstacle to the Jews indeed, and to the Gentiles foolishness: but to those who believe,

we are made fools for our attachment to Christ, while you, who are christians too, still pass for the wise: we are in poverty, but you are in power: you meet with esteem, but we find contempt.

others suffer'd cruel indignities and scourgings, besides chains and imprisonment.

let us therefore decamp, and bear the reproach of following his example:

We will

but as he was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will send for you."

but they were all of a mind in making some excuse: the first said to him, I have bought a piece of ground, which I must needs go and see: therefore pray excuse me.

for he saith, " I have heard thee in a favourable time, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee." now this is the favourable time; this is that day of salvation.

Wherefore as the holy spirit saith, "since to-day you hear his voice,

General references

you may think it something incredible that God should raise the dead: