27 And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,



Ver. 27. The Jews which were of Asia] St Paul’s good intent had but evil success; but his conscience was his comfort, as 2Co_1:9; 2Co_1:12. So was holy Melancthon’s; when but coarsely dealt with, and threatened with banishment, {a} this he could say for himself, I have not sought for myself wealth, honour, pleasure, or victory over mine adversaries. This conscience I take with me, withersoever they shall drive me.



{a} Dixerunt adversarii se mihi non relicturos esse vestigium pedis in Germ.