ACTS 28:24 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.”
Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. - Luke marks the mixed response: 'some were convinced' (peithō, peithō-'were persuaded') while 'others would not believe' (apisteō, apisteō-'disbelieved'). The division mirrors earlier experiences: John 1:11 ('came to his own, but his own did not receive him'). The Spirit works through Paul's witness, yet belief remains a free choice. Division is not failure but the normal result of the gospel's proclamation.
Church Fathers on Acts 28:24
But we desire to hear of you what you think. Acts 28:22: and then forestalled him by showing their own sentiments. For as concerning this sect, it is known to us, that everywhere it is spoken against. And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the Law of Moses and out of the Prophets, from morning till evening. And some believed the things…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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