Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 26:23
23. That Literally, if, or whether. It was questioned by the Jews, and upon it he gave his testimony. Christ The English reader often loses the true force of passages in the New Testament by forgetting that Christ is not a proper name, but a title the MESSIAH, the Messiah of Jewish national hope and pride. (See note on Matthew 1:1.) Should suffer Rather, could suffer. First Not indeed the first resuscitated from death, for Lazarus and others were thus revived and died again; but... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 26:22
22. Help A military term signifying the aid a warrior receives from auxiliary or allied forces. The warrior was the apostle; the enemy the Jews; the auxiliary was God. Witnessing According to his apostolic office. (See note on Acts 26:16.) Small and great Whether of rank, stature, or age. Prophets and Moses Hence Christianity is true Old Testament religion, and Paul has not by forsaking his national religion incurred the penalty of death. read more