Acts 17:32

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also were conversing with him. Some said, "What does this babbler want to say?" Others said, "He seems to be advocating foreign deities," because he preached Jesus and the resurrection.

Others, mocking, said, "They are filled with new wine."

'Behold, you scoffers, and wonder, and perish; for I work a work in your days, a work which you will in no way believe, if one declares it to you.'"

but had certain questions against him about their own religion, and about one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

Why is it judged incredible with you, if God does raise the dead?

Lot went out, and spoke to his sons-in-law, who were pledged to marry his daughters, and said, "Get up. Get out of this place, for the LORD will destroy the city." But he seemed to his sons-in-law to be joking.

For if you turn again to the LORD, your brothers and your children shall find compassion before those who led them captive, and shall come again into this land: for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him."

but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, until there was no remedy.

The men who held Jesus mocked him and beat him.

Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Dressing him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate.

but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.

Others were tried by mocking and scourging, yes, moreover by bonds and imprisonment.

Let us therefore go out to him outside of the camp, bearing his reproach.

We will

As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."

They all as one began to make excuses. "The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please have me excused.'

for he says, "At an acceptable time I listened to you, in a day of salvation I helped you." Behold, now is the acceptable time. Behold, now is the day of salvation.

Therefore, even as the Holy Spirit says, "Today if you will hear his voice,

General references

Why is it judged incredible with you, if God does raise the dead?