Acts 24:15
And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
Original Language Analysis
ἔχων
And have
G2192
ἔχων
And have
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
2 of 18
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
εἰς
toward
G1519
εἰς
toward
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
3 of 18
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεόν
God
G2316
θεόν
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
5 of 18
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
ἣν
which
G3739
ἣν
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
6 of 18
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοὶ
themselves
G846
αὐτοὶ
themselves
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
8 of 18
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
οὗτοι
they
G3778
οὗτοι
they
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
9 of 18
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
προσδέχονται
allow
G4327
προσδέχονται
allow
Strong's:
G4327
Word #:
10 of 18
to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience)
ἀνάστασιν
a resurrection
G386
ἀνάστασιν
a resurrection
Strong's:
G386
Word #:
11 of 18
a standing up again, i.e., (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (mor
μέλλειν
that there shall be
G3195
μέλλειν
that there shall be
Strong's:
G3195
Word #:
12 of 18
to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
δικαίων
of the just
G1342
δικαίων
of the just
Strong's:
G1342
Word #:
15 of 18
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
Cross References
Daniel 12:2And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.Revelation 20:6Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.Philippians 3:21Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Historical Context
Pharisees affirmed resurrection, though not necessarily of the unjust. Paul's articulation of universal resurrection leading to judgment reflects developed Christian theology rooted in Jesus's teaching (John 5:28-29).
Questions for Reflection
- How can you identify common theological ground with opponents to expose inconsistency in their opposition?
- What does belief in universal resurrection and judgment mean for how you live now?
Analysis & Commentary
Paul identifies shared hope in resurrection as common ground between himself and his accusers - 'which they themselves also allow.' This brilliant strategy shows the inconsistency of condemning him for believing what they themselves affirm. The resurrection of 'both of the just and unjust' reflects Paul's teaching that final judgment awaits all (Romans 2:5-11).