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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 22:1-22

The testimony of religious experience. Not now dwelling upon the details of Saul's conversion, treated of for the most part under the consideration of the ninth chapter, we may observe that we have here Paul's own account of it, that is to say, we have his own rehearsal of his conversion, and so far forth religious experience. We may use the opportunity for the purpose of illustrating the right occasion and use of the individual declaring to the world "what the Lord has done for his soul.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 22:1-30

The apology. It was a very remarkable promise which our Lord made to his apostles, when, forewarning them that they should be delivered up to councils, and brought before kings and rulers for his sake, he added, "But when they so deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye; for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost" ( Mark 13:9-11 ). It is impossible not to see a fulfillment... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 22:6

Drew nigh for was come nigh, A.V. The phraseology of the following narrative is nearly identical with that of Acts 9:3-6 (where see notes). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 22:6-10

The claims of a personal Divine revelation. The incidents here narrated have been previously considered in their bearing on St. Paul's conversion. The apostle now repeats the story, with a definite purpose. He is on his defense, and he is striving to show that throughout his life he had been loyal to Judaism, and in the matters which men misrepresented he had but followed and obeyed special Divine directions given to him. He had visions and commands direct from God, and, as a Jew, he... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 22:6-11

See the notes on Acts 9:3-7.Acts 22:6As I made my journey - As I was on my journey.About noon - Acts 26:13, “at mid-day.” This circumstance is omitted by Luke in his account in Acts 9:0: Paul mentions it as being the more remarkable since it occurred at mid-day, to show that he was not deluded by any meteoric or natural appearances, which usually occur at night.Acts 22:11The glory of that light - The splendor, the intense brilliancy of the light. See this and its effects explained in the notes... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 22:6-16

Acts 22:6-16. And as I made my journey, &c., about noon For all was done in the face of the sun; suddenly there shone a great light By whatever method God reveals himself to us, we shall have everlasting cause to remember it; especially when he has gone, in any remarkable manner, out of his common way, for this gracious purpose. If so, we should often dwell on the particular circumstance, and be ready, on every proper occasion, to recount these wonders of power and love for the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 22:1-29

Paul’s reply to the crowd (21:37-22:29)By his command of the situation, Paul showed much physical courage and mental alertness. One minute he was snatched from a violent death, the next he was able to address a mob of wildly excited Jews who were screaming for his blood. He spoke with such power that a rioting crowd of would-be murderers listened to him in silence (37-40).Paul wanted to show that he was a zealous Jew, called by God to serve him. He told of his Jewish upbringing and education,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 22:6

was come nigh = drew near. unto = to. noon . Greek. mesembria . Only here and Acts 8:26 (south). suddenly . Greek. exaiphnes . See note on Acts 9:3 . shone . . . round . Greek. periastrapto . See note on Acts 9:3 . from = out of. Greek. ek . App-104 . heaven = the heaven. See note on Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 . light . Greek. phos . App-130 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 22:7

ground . Greek. edaphos . Only here. heard . See note on Acts 9:4 . Saul, Saul . See note on Acts 9:4 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 22:8

answered . Greek. apokrinomai . App-122 . Lord . App-98 . Jesus . App-98 . of Nazareth = the Nazarene. See Acts 2:22 . The Lord Himself uses the despised name. read more

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