Though seeing many things, you pay no attention. Though his ears are open, he does not listen.’
Acts 28:22 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised But we want to hear what your views are, since we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But we think it fitting and are eager to hear from you what it is that you have in mind and believe and what your opinion is, for with regard to this sect it is known to all of us that it is everywhere denounced. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible But we think it’s important to hear what you think, for we know that people everywhere are speaking against this faction.” Catholic Public Domain Version But we are asking to hear your opinions from you, for concerning this sect, we know that it is being spoken against everywhere." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest; for as concerning this sect, we know that it is every where contradicted. |
Though seeing many things, you pay no attention. Though his ears are open, he does not listen.’
Then Simeon blessed them and told his mother Mary, ‘Indeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be opposed #– #
But some of the believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, ‘It is necessary to circumcise them and to command them to keep the law of Moses.’
But I admit this to you: I worship the God of my ancestors according to the Way, which they call a sect, believing everything that is in accordance with the law and written in the prophets.
They have known me for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that according to the strictest sect of our religion I lived as a Pharisee.
Then the high priest rose up. He and all who were with him, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy.
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you because the news of your faith is being reported in all the world.
Indeed, it is necessary that there be factions among you, so that those who are approved may be recognised among you.
Conduct yourselves honourably among the Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits.
Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame.