And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
I have the same hope in God that they do, that there's going to be a resurrection where everyone comes back to life, both the people who did right and the people who didn't.
Everyone gets a second chance at life, whether they were good or bad the first time around.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Paul is defending himself before the Roman governor Felix after being accused by Jewish leaders of stirring up trouble. He appeals to the common Jewish belief in the resurrection of the dead, which was accepted by groups like the Pharisees but rejected by the Sadducees, to show that his faith aligns with Israel's traditions. This moment highlights the religious debates of first-century Judaism and how early Christians used these shared hopes to bridge to the gospel.
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