Acts 23:1

And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 23:1

BSB

Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, "Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day."

AKJV

And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brothers, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.

CPDV

Then Paul, gazing intently at the council, said, "Noble brothers, I have spoken with all good conscience before God, even to this present day."

ERV

And Paul, looking stedfastly on the council, said, Brethren, I have lived before God in all good conscience until this day.

NHEB

Paul, looking steadfastly at the council, said, "Brothers, I have lived before God in all good conscience until this day."

SMT

And Paul, having looked intently to the council, said, Men, brethren, I have lived as a citizen in all good conscience to God till this day.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 23:1

AndG1161Conjunction PaulG3972Noun MasculineearnestlybeholdingG816VerbthecouncilG4892Noun Neuter saidG2036 MenG435Noun MasculineandbrethrenG80Noun Masculine IG1473havelivedG4176VerbinallG3956Adjective goodG18Adjective conscienceG4893Noun FemininebeforeGodG2316Noun Masculine untilG891 thisG5026 dayG2250Noun Feminine

Commentary for Acts 23:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 23:1

Summary

Paul claims moral integrity before council

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Paul addresses council

Estimated Time Period

c. 57 AD