G3303–μέν–men

Those times of ignorance God viewed with indulgence. But now He commands all men everywhere to repent,

μὲν men “indeed”

When they heard Paul speak of a resurrection of dead men, some began to scoff. But others said, "We will hear you again on that subject."

μὲν men “indeed”

But, when Paul was about to begin his defence, Gallio said to the Jews, "If it had been some wrongful act or piece of cunning knavery I might reasonably have listened to you Jews.

μὲν men “indeed”

"John," he said, "administered a baptism of repentance, bidding the people believe on One who was to come after him; namely, on Jesus."

μὲν men “indeed”

"Jesus I know," the evil spirit answered, "and Paul I have heard of, but who are you?"

μὲν men “indeed”

The people, meanwhile, kept shouting, some one thing and some another; for the assembly was all uproar and confusion, and the greater part had no idea why they had come together.

μὲν men “indeed”

If, however, Demetrius and the mechanics who support his contention have a grievance against any one, there are Assize-days and there are Proconsuls: let the persons interested accuse one another.

μὲν men “indeed”

"I am a Jew," replied Paul, "belonging to Tarsus in Cilicia, and am a citizen of no unimportant city. Give me leave, I pray you, to speak to the people."

μέν men “indeed”

"I am a Jew, born at Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city. I was carefully trained at the feet of Gamaliel in the Law of our forefathers, and, like all of you to-day, was zealous for God.

μέν men “indeed”

"Now the men who were with me, though they saw the light, did not hear the words of Him who spoke to me.

μὲν men “indeed”

For the Sadducees maintain that there is no resurrection, and neither angel nor spirit; but the Pharisees acknowledge the existence of both.

μὲν men “indeed”

So he took him and brought him to the Tribune, and said, "Paul, the prisoner, called me to him and begged me to bring this youth to you, because he has something to say to you."

μὲν men “indeed”

So the Tribune sent the youth home, cautioning him. "Do not let any one know that you have given me this information," he said.

μὲν men “Indeed”

So, in obedience to their orders, the soldiers took Paul and brought him by night as far as Antipatris.

μὲν men “Indeed”

Festus, however, replied that Paul was in custody in Caesarea, and that he was himself going there very soon.

μὲν men “Indeed”

If, however, I have done wrong and have committed any offence for which I deserve to die, I do not ask to be excused that penalty. But if there is no truth in what these men allege against me, no one has the right to give me up to them as a favour. I app

μὲν men “indeed”

"The kind of life I have lived from my youth upwards, as exemplified in my early days among my nation and in Jerusalem, is known to all the Jews.

μὲν men “indeed”

"I myself, however, thought it a duty to do many things in hostility to the name of Jesus, the Nazarene.

μὲν men “indeed”

When for a long time they had taken but little food, Paul, standing up among them, said, "Sirs, you ought to have listened to me and not have sailed from Crete. You would then have escaped this suffering and loss.

μέν, men “indeed,”

But coming to a place where two seas met, they stranded the ship, and her bow sticking fast remained immovable, while the stern began to go to pieces under the heavy hammering of the sea.

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and that the rest should follow, some on planks, and others on various things from the ship. In this way they all got safely to land.

μὲν men “indeed”

He, however, shook the reptile off into the fire and was unhurt.

μὲν men “indeed”

But we should be glad to hear from you what it is that you believe; for as for this sect all we know is that it is everywhere spoken against."

μὲν men “truly”

Some were convinced; others refused to believe.

μὲν men “indeed”

First of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for what He has done for all of you; for the report of your faith is spreading through the whole world.

μὲν men “indeed”