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Document Details : Title: Acts 28,28 — Why? Author(s): KILGALLEN, John Journal: Biblica Volume: 90 Issue: 2 Date: 2009 Pages: 176-187 DOI: 10.2143/BIB.90.2.3188902 Abstract : The Isaian citation, used by Paul to describe his encounter with certain Jews in Rome, does not stand alone: it leads to a conclusion, a conclusion which is an imperative and an assurance. What is commanded is a knowledge of the plan of God already in motion, a plan to offer salvation to Jews and Gentiles. As information for Jews of Rome, this final word of Paul is best understood as a motive for repentance; knowledge of the divine plan of God, which will succeed (28b), serves as an encouragement to Roman Jews to 'turn and be healed by Me'. |
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