Acts 22:2-3 (And when they heard that he spoke in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he said,)… The Hebrew language was their dearest language. It touched them at the point of sympathy. Paul had a new hold on them when he spoke in that language. He knew that, and therefore he chose that language in speaking to them. Paul showed his wisdom and showed a kindly, loving spirit in the very words of his choice at this time. It is always better to choose points of agreement, rather than of difference, in any attempt to reach others for their good, or for the cause of truth. Yet there are those who will choose the points of difference as a starting point in such an effort, and then will count themselves "martyrs" when they experience the results of a conflict which they have needlessly brought about. (H. C. Trumbull, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: (And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,)WEB: When they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they were even more quiet. He said, |
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