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“Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense which I now make to you.”
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 1. Hear ye the account. [1] In the Greek, to the apology, or defence. Witham.—Saint 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.
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