Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 26:29

29 And Paul said , I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.

Paul knowing how little it would avail any to be almost a Christian, wisheth their perfection in that profession, that they might not with the Laodiceans be neither hot nor cold, Rev. 3.16. nor with the Israelites, halt between God and Baal, 1 Kings 18.21.

Some think that by Bonds, St. Paul means only his Guard wherewith he was surrounded; but it is certain that St. Paul was bound, in the most literal sense, with Chains, as Chap 24.27. and he wishes his Auditors all the good that was in him, and to be freed from all the evils that were upon him.

Marginal references: 1 Cor. 7.7.