Acts 28:22 net — But we would like to hear from you what you think, for regarding this sect we know that people everywhere speak against…

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"But we would like to hear from you what you think, for regarding this sect we know that people everywhere speak against it.”"

— Acts 28:22, NET Bible

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Acts 28 — Context

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But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar– not that I had some charge to bring against my own people.

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So for this reason I have asked to see you and speak with you, for I am bound with this chain because of the hope of Israel.”

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They replied,“We have received no letters from Judea about you, nor have any of the brothers come from there and reported or said anything bad about you.

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But we would like to hear from you what you think, for regarding this sect we know that people everywhere speak against it.”

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They set a day to meet with him, and they came to him where he was staying in even greater numbers. From morning until evening he explained things to them, testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus from both the law of Moses and the prophets.

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Some were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe.

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So they began to leave, unable to agree among themselves, after Paul made one last statement:“The Holy Spirit spoke rightly to your ancestors through the prophet Isaiah

Acts 28:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 28:22 say?
Acts 28:22 in the NET Bible reads: “But we would like to hear from you what you think, for regarding this sect we know that people everywhere speak against it.””
Where is Acts 28:22 in the Bible?
Acts 28:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 28, verse 22.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 28:22.
What translation should I read Acts 28:22 in?
Acts 28:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 28:22?
Acts 28:22 reads (NET): “But we would like to hear from you what you think, for regarding this sect we know that people everywhere speak against it.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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