en_tn_lite_do_not_use/act/28/22.md

# General Information:

Here the words "we" and "us" refer to the Jewish leaders in Rome. (See: [Acts 28:17](../28/17.md) and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-exclusive]])

# you think about this sect

A sect is a smaller group within a larger group. Here it refers to those who believe in Jesus. Alternate translation: "you think about this group to which you belong"

# because it is known by us

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "because we know" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# it is spoken against everywhere

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "many Jews all over the Roman Empire are saying bad things about it" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])