And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,
And brought them to the magistrates, х strateegois (G4755)] - the Duumviri, who in the colonies went by the name of the Praetors;
Saying ... We have here a full and independent confirmation of the reality of this supernatural cure, since on any other supposition such conduct would be senseless.
These men, being Jews - objects of dislike, contempt, and suspicion by the Romans, and at this time of more than usual prejudice;
Do exceedingly trouble our city. See similar charges, Acts 17:6; Acts 24:5; 1 Kings 18:17. There is some colour of truth in all such accusations, in so far as the Gospel-and generally the fear of God as a reigning principle of human action-is in a godless world a thoroughly revolutionary principle. How far external commotion and change will in any case attend the triumph of this principle depends on the breath and obstinacy of the resistance it meets with.