And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.
Ver. 33. And they drew Alexander] The coppersmith, who was here near to martyrdom, yet afterwards made shipwreck of the faith, 1 Timothy 1:19,20, and did the apostle much evil, and greatly withstood not his person only, but his preachings,2 Timothy 4:15,16, which was a sin of a high and heinous nature.
Would have made his defence] He would have excused his countrymen the Jews (who therefore put him forward), and have turned all the rage of the people upon the apostles. But by a sweet providence of God he could not have audience.