1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Acts 22:1 | Men, *brethren, and fathers, hear ye the account which I now give you. | about the year A.D. 58. Hear ye the account.{ Ver. 1. Quam reddo rationem, akousate...tes apologias.|} In the Greek, to the apology, or defence. (Witham) --- St. Paul, in this exordium, as also in Acts 7:2. shews himself not ignorant of the art of pleading. He adds the name of Fathers, supposing there may be some of his hearers of senatorial dignity, and others deserving the title for their rank and age. (Mat. Pol.) |