When I could not see (comp. Acts 9:8 , and note). Them that were with me ( τῶν συνόντων μοι ) . συνεῖναι occurs only here and Luke 9:18 , hut is used several times by the LXX . It is very common in medical waters for the accompanying symptoms of a disease. read more
Well reported of by for having a good report of, A.V.; that for which, A.V. Well reported of ( μαρτυρούμενος ) ; see Acts 6:3 , note. read more
Standing by me for stood, and, A.V.; in that very for the same, A.V.; on for upon, A.V. read more
Appointed for chosen, A.V. ; to know for that thou shouldest know, A.V.; to see the Righteous One for see that Just One, A.V.; to hear a voice from for shouldest hear the voice of, A.V. Hath appointed thee ; προεχειρίσατό σε , a word found in the New Testament only here and in Acts 26:16 , and in Acts 3:20 (R.T.). In classical Greek it means mostly "to get anything ready beforehand;" to cause anything to be πρόχειρος , ready to hand. And in the LXX . it means... read more
"That Just One." Paul here quotes from Ananias a term used to designate Jesus Christ. Its Scripture history as applied to Christ, and its significance as touching some of the deepest aspects of Christ's relations to humanity, are very worthy of some fixed attention. Notice— I. THE SCRIPTURE HISTORY OF THE EPITHET , " THAT JUST ONE ," AS APPLIED TO CHRIST . Six occasions in the historical portions of the New Testament illustrate its use, namely, when it comes... read more
"The will of God in Christ Jesus concerning us." I. DIVINE ELECTION . "The God of our fathers hath chosen thee" ( Acts 22:14 ). It will always be a difficulty to know what to think of the electing grace of God. But we are on safe ground when we say: 1. That God desires the well-being of every member of his human family. We may surely argue that it must be so; we may boldly affirm that it is so. Is it not written that God is one "who will have all men to be saved, and to... read more
The calling and the gifts of God. The apostle himself elsewhere speaks ( Romans 11:29 ) of" the gifts and the calling of God;" and of them he says that they "are without repentance." The glorious occasion to which he gives prominence in the words of these verses exhibits the "calling" first, and the "gifts" next. At the same time, this same passage describes the calling of God (separate and sovereign act though it be in itself) as introductory to responsibilities, privileges, and gifts... read more
A witness for him for his witness, A.V. A witness . An essential attribute of an apostle (see Acts 1:8 , Acts 1:22 , notes). Seen and heard . read more
His Name for the Name of the Lord, A.V. and T.R. Wash away thy sins ; ἀπόλουσαι , only here and in 1 Corinthians 6:11 , where it is found in exactly the same sense of "washing away sins" (see 1 Corinthians 6:9 , 1 Corinthians 6:10 ) in holy baptism. Hence the λουτρὸν παλιγγενεσίας , "the washing of regeneration'' ( Titus 3:5 ; comp. Ephesians 5:26 ; and see Acts 2:38 , note). Calling on his Name ( ἐπικαλεσάμενος ); see Acts 2:21 ; Acts 7:59 , note; Acts... read more
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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