Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
Because that for the hope of Israel - On account of the hope which the Jews cherish of the coming of the Messiah; of the resurrection; and of the future state. See this explained in the notes on Acts 23:6.
I am bound with this chain - See the notes on Acts 26:29. Probably he was attached constantly to a soldier by a chain.
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Acts 28:20:
Zechariah 9:12
2 Timothy 1:16
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