687 B
687 B
General Information:
Here all instances of "they" and "them" refer to the Jewish leaders in Rome. All instances of "him," "his," and "He" refer to Paul (Acts 28:17).
had appointed a day for him
"had chosen a time for him to speak to them"
testified about the kingdom of God
Here "kingdom of God" stands for God's rule as king. Alternate translation: "told them about God's rule as king" or "told them how God would show himself as king" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
from the prophets
Here "the prophets" refers to what they wrote. Alternate translation: "from what the prophets wrote" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)