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Barnes' Notes on Acts 23:13

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Which had made this conspiracy - This oath συνωμοσίαν sunōmosian, this agreement, or compact. This large number of desperate men, bound by so solemn an oath, would be likely to be successful, and the life of Paul was therefore in special danger. The manner in which they purposed to accomplish their design is stated in Acts 23:15. return to 'Top of Page'
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