And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.
29. Having much reasoning. No doubt, the wicked were more nettled because he cited the prophecy against them; for they are so far from waxing meek when they are reproved, that they are more inflamed with fury. This is the reason why they reasoned “Disceptaverunt,” disputed. when they were gone out from Paul, because the more part would not be quiet.
We have here a short account of a long conference which Paul had with the Jews at Rome about the Christian religion. Though they were so far prejudiced against it, because it was every where spoken against, as to call it a sect, yet they were willing to give it a hearing, which was more than the Jews at Jerusalem would do.
Commenting on Acts 28:23-29
And when he had said these words,.... Cited the prophecy of Isaiah, and declared the mission of the Gospel to the Gentiles, and their calling by it; both which must greatly gravel and disturb the unbelieving part of his audience: the Jews departed; much displeased and uneasy: and had great reasoning among themselves; not only with them that believed, but with others, that seemed to...