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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:6

Trembling - Under a strong apprehension of meeting the judgment he deserved. And astonished - At the light, the thunder, and the voice. Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? - The word Κυριε , Lord, is here to be understood in its proper sense, as expressing authority and dominion: in the 5th verse it appears to be equivalent to our word sir. The pride of the Pharisee is now brought down to the dust; and the fury of the persecutor is not only restrained, but the lion becomes a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:7

Stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man - The men were εννεοι , stupified, hearing της φωνης , the voice or thunder, but not distinguishing the words, which were addressed to Saul alone; and which were spoken out of the thunder, or in a small, still voice, after the peal had ceased. The remarkable case, 1 Kings 19:11-13 , may serve to illustrate that before us. And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord; and the Lord passed by, and a great and strong... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:3

Verse 3 3.As he was in the way. In craving epistles of the high priest, he ran headlong against Christ willingly; and now he is enforced to obey whether he will or no. This is surely the most excellent mercy of God, in that that man is reclaimed unto salvation contrary to the purpose of his mind, whom so great a heat carried headlong into destruction. Whereas the Lord suffereth him to receive letters, and to come near to the city; (whereby we see how well he knoweth the very instants of times... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:4

Verse 4 4.And therefore Luke saith that he fell to the ground. For what other thing can befall man, but that he must lie prostrate and be, as it were, brought to nothing, when he is overwhelmed with the present feeling of God’s glory? And this was the first beginning of the bringing down of Paul, that he might become apt to hear the voice of Christ, which he had despised so long as he sat haughtily upon his horse. Saul, Saul! Luke compared the light which shined round about Paul to lightning,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:5

Verse 5 5.Who art thou, Lord? We have Paul now somewhat tamed, but he is not yet Christ’s disciple. Pride is corrected in him, and his fury is brought down. But he is not yet so thoroughly healed that he obeyeth Christ; he is only ready to receive commandments, who was before a blasphemer. Therefore, this is the question of a man that is afraid, and thrown down with amazedness. For why doth he not know, by so many signs of God’s presence, that it is God that speaketh? Therefore that voice... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:6

Verse 6 6.The fruit of that reprehension followeth, wherewith we have said it was requisite that Paul should have been sore shaken, that his hardness might be broken. For now he offereth himself as ready to do whatsoever he should command him, whom of late he despised. For when he asketh what Christ would have him do, he granteth him authority and power. Even the very reprobate are also terrified with the threatening of God, so that they are compelled to reverence him, and to submit themselves... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:7

Verse 7 7.And the men. He speaketh now briefly of the companions of Paul, that they were witnesses of the vision. Yet it seemeth that this narration doth not in all points agree with that of Paul, which we shall see in the 22nd chapter, (Acts 22:9.) For he will say there, that his companions were terrified with the light, but they heard no voice. Some there be who think that it was a fault, (577) and that through ignorance of the writer (578) the negation is placed out of its right place. I... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:1-5

The one question of conversion. With this paragraph the landmark of the history changes. The conspicuous figure of Paul is seen, and is not again lost to sight till a certain Lord's day morning dawns on the Isle Patmos. The differences that exist in the life and lot of various men often awaken thought in those who think enough, oftener envy or murmur in those who fail to think enough. It is a 'notable token of the character of such envy that, when excited, it is almost invariably in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:1-8

Saul on his way to Damascus. I. THE PICTURE OF THE PERSECUTOR . It is almost the picture of a monster. It resembles the idea of the fearful dragon-monster, which breathes forth smoke and flame, and threatens to devour the sun and moon and stars. Saul is inspired by a murderous feeling against the disciples of Christ. H e himself afterwards recognized that to persecute them was to persecute him ( 1 Timothy 1:13 ). Zeal for God without knowledge is another of his own... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:1-9

Conversion. We have here an instance and a picture of conversion—of a human soul pursuing the wrong course, being arrested by the Divine hand, and submitting itself willingly to the rule of Christ. I. A HUMAN SOUL PURSUING ITS OWN WRONG COURSE . Paul was moving with the whole force of his strong and ardent nature in the direction of active persecution of the friends of Christ ( Acts 9:1 , Acts 9:2 , Acts 9:5 ). Sin sometimes takes this special form now. More often... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:1-9

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