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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:19

Wherefore for whereupon, A.V. Disobedient ( ἀπειθής ); see Luke 1:17 ; Romans 1:30 , etc. The turn of the phrase is moat skillful; as if be should say, "Can you blame me for obeying such a heavenly message? How could I act otherwise, being thus directed?" Vision ( ὀπτασία ) ; Luke 1:22 ; Luke 24:23 ; 2 Corinthians 12:1 . Found also repeatedly in the LXX . of Daniel and Wisdom (comp. the use of ὀπτάνω , Acts 1:3 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:19

"The heavenly vision," a sermon to the young. When Paul was "apprehended of Christ Jesus" on his way to Damascus, he was yet a young man. He was still at the outset of his career; his life was still before him. When that heavenly vision came, and he saw the Lord, he himself and his whole life were absolutely changed. The current which had surged so swiftly in one line then turned and flowed steadily and uninterruptedly in the opposite direction. That vision from God revolutionized,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:19

The make of a heavenly vision, and its use. These words are part of Paul's own description of his conversion. He has been telling the fact, and explaining the manner and circumstances of it. In fewest words he has spoken of the blinding light from heaven at midday, but far above the brightness of a midday sun; of the voice which he heard when prostrate on the earth; of its summons to him to rise, and to be ready promptly to begin a career of activity and of danger perhaps, alike... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:20

Declared for showed, A.V.; both to them of Damascus first for first unto them of Damascus, A.V. and T.R.; country for coasts, A.V.; also for then, A.V.; doing for and do, A.V.; worthy of for meet for, A.V. Them of Damascus first , etc. He enumerates his evangelical labors in the order in which they took place: at Damascus first, as related in Acts 9:19-22 ; then at Jerusalem, as in Acts 9:26-29 ; and then those on a larger and wider scale, among the Jews of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:20

The mission and burden of the evangelist. Three great themes are here announced by Paul. They stand in close relation with one another. The chain of truth and of highest duty is short, of three links, but most strong and most useful. The apostle, describing his own great work as the first evangelist to the wide world, describes for all time and for all place the work of the evangelist. However far beyond religion may go, may be taught, may develop itself to an opening eye, a quickened... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:20-23

The penalty and the resources of a devoted life. There is no trace of egotism, in the offensive sense of the word, in this simple sketch of the apostle's course. He is simply telling the truth concerning himself out of a pure heart. But in so doing he gives us the picture of— I. A DEVOTED LIFE . 1. He began at the earliest possible time to carry out the Master's will—"showed first unto them of Damascus" ( Acts 26:20 ). 2. He labored in the most difficult and dangerous... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 26:19

Whereupon - Whence ὅθεν hothen. Since the proof of his being the Messiah, of his resurrection, and of his calling me to this work, was so clear and plain, I deemed it my duty to engage without delay in the work.I was not disobedient - I was not incredulous or unbelieving; I yielded myself to the command, and at once obeyed. See Acts 9:6; compare Galatians 1:16.Unto the heavenly vision - To the celestial appearance, or to the vision which appeared to me from heaven. I did not doubt that this... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 26:20

See Acts 9:20-23. The 20th verse contains a summary of his labors in obedience to the command of the Lord Jesus. His argument is that the Lord Jesus had from heaven commanded him to do this, and that he had done no more than to obey his injunction. The word “then” in this verse is supplied by our translators, and is not necessary to the proper explanation of the passage. It would seem from that word that he had not preached “to the Gentiles” until after he had preached “at Jerusalem and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 26:19-20

Acts 26:19-20. Whereupon Or, from that time, as οθεν may be rendered, that ever-memorable time, through the grace of God, giving me inclination and power to obey; I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision With which he was pleased thus miraculously to favour me. But showed first unto them of Damascus Preached first to the Jews there, to which place I was going when the vision was granted me; and afterward to those at Jerusalem, and throughout all Judea In the country towns and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 26:1-32

Paul again declared innocent (25:13-26:32)Among those who came to Caesarea to pay their respects to the new governor was Herod Agrippa II. This man was the son of Herod Agrippa I (the governor mentioned in 12:1-4,20-23) and the brother of Bernice and Drusilla (13; cf. 24:24; see ‘The New Testament World’). He was Rome’s appointed ruler over certain areas in the far north of Palestine, but he had no power in the region governed by Festus. He was, however, an expert on Jewish affairs (see... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:20-23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 26:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 26:20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 26:19-20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 26:1-32

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