Act 28:20 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 20. Because that for the hope of Israel . On account of the hope which the Jews cherished of the coming of the Messiah; of the resurrection; and of the future state through him. . I am bound with this chain . . Probably he was attached constantly to a soldier by a chain. (b) "hope of Israel" (c) "chain" .

Acts 28:20

Verse 20. Because that for the hope of Israel. On account of the hope which the Jews cherished of the coming of the Messiah; of the resurrection; and of the future state through him. Acts 23:6.

I am bound with this chain. Acts 26:29. Probably he was attached constantly to a soldier by a chain.

(b) "hope of Israel" Acts 26:6,7 (c) "chain" Acts 26:29, Eph 3:1, 4:1, 6:20, 2Ti 1:16, 2:9, Phm 1:10,13.