Act 17:7 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 7. These all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar ] Persecutors always strive to affect the lives of the objects of their hatred, by accusing them of sedition , or plots against the state . That there is another king , one Jesus. ] How malevolent was this saying! The apostles proclaimed Jesus as king-that is true; but never once insinuated that his kingdom was of this world . The reverse they always maintained.

‏ Acts 17:7

Verse 7. These all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar] Persecutors always strive to affect the lives of the objects of their hatred, by accusing them of sedition, or plots against the state.

That there is another king, one Jesus.] How malevolent was this saying! The apostles proclaimed Jesus as king-that is true; but never once insinuated that his kingdom was of this world. The reverse they always maintained.