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Acts 17:20

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 17:20

Verse 20 of 34

Scripture focus

For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.

Acts 17:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 17:20

Theological / Devotional

Strange things. The clause may be rendered: “For surprising things you are bringing to our ears.” Never before had his audience heard any teaching such as Paul was bringing them. His message startled them into attention by the strangeness of its contents.

We would know. That is, we wish to know (cf. on v. 19). Their consuming passion was “to know,” to acquire knowledge.

What these things mean. Paul had been able to sketch only the outline of his message (v. 18). His hearers now wanted to have its import and application explained to them.

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