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Barnes' Notes on Acts 28:20

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Because that for the hope of Israel - On account of the hope which the Jews cherish of the coming of the Messiah; of the resurrection; and of the future state. See this explained in the notes on Acts 23:6. I am bound with this chain - See the notes on Acts 26:29. Probably he was attached constantly to a soldier by a chain. return to 'Top of Page'
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