Acts 9:22,Acts 9:26

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 9:10-22

As for God, his work is perfect; if he begin, he will make an end: a good work was begun in Saul, when he was brought to Christ's feet, in that word, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And never did Christ leave any that were brought to that. Though Saul was sadly mortified when he lay three days blind, yet he was not abandoned. Christ here takes care of the work of his own hands. He that hath torn will heal?that hath smitten will bind up?that hath convinced will comfort. I. Ananias is here... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 9:19-22

9:19-22 Paul remained with the disciples in Damascus for some time. And immediately he began to preach Jesus in the synagogues, and the burden of his preaching was, "This is the Son of God." Everyone who heard him was astonished and kept saying, "Is not this the man who at Jerusalem sacked those who call on this name? He came here too to bring them bound to the chief priests." But Saul's power grew ever greater, and he confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus, by proving that this is God's... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 9:22

But Saul increased the more in strength ,.... Not of body, but of mind; his gifts and graces, and spiritual light and knowledge increased; his abilities were greater; his fortitude of mind, boldness, and freedom of speech, every day increased: he got more, and new, and fresh arguments, by which he himself was confirmed, and he confirmed others in the truths of Christ. Some copies read, "he was more strengthened in the word"; either in the word of God, having a clearer understanding, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:22

Confounded the Jews - Συνεχυνε , Overwhelmed them so with his arguments that they were obliged to blush for the weakness of their own cause. Proving that this - Οὑτος , This person, viz. Jesus, is very Christ; εϚιν ὁ ΧριϚος , Is the Christ, or Messiah. See on Acts 9:21 ; (note). read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:22

Verse 22 22.And Saul waxed stronger. Luke doth not only in this place commend the bold zeal of Paul in confessing the faith of Christ, but also he telleth us that he had strong reasons to convince the Jews. He waxed strong, saith he, that is, he got the victory in disputation; his confession did carry with it great force and efficacy, (603) because being furnished with testimonies of Scripture, and such other helps of the Holy Ghost, he did, as it were, tread all his adversaries under his feet.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:1-31

The Ethiopian changes his skin. Of all the remarkable events in the history of human psychology, probably the most remarkable is the conversion of St. Paul, the memory of which is continually celebrated in the Church on the 25th of January. It may be viewed— I. AS AN EVIDENCE OF THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY . St. Paul lived. He preached the gospel with astonishing vigor and success. Numerous Churches were founded by him in Asia and Europe. These are facts as certain as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:19-22

The new convert proving his sincerity. I. THE GRACE OF GOD ELEVATING THE NATURAL MAN . Characteristics of Saul appearing in the new phase of his life. 1. Intelligence. He is ready to grapple with subtle antagonists, lie seizes the great central truth of the gospel—the Messiahship of Jesus. He employs his vast knowledge of the Old Testament Scriptures. 2. Boldness and energy. Not even waiting for opportunity, but making it; entering the synagogues, producing... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:19-25

Saul at Damascus. I. HIS PREACHING . In those very synagogues where he had determined to make victims of the followers of Jesus, he was found owning and proclaiming his Name. And his proclamation was that Jesus was the Son of God. This was, perhaps, a new truth to the Christian Church—or at least in the clear recognition and definite expression it has now—and must have come with extraordinary power from lips that were learned and eloquent and charged with the profound conviction... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:19-30

The texture of human life. Of how many threads is this human life woven! Through what changeful experiences do we pass, even in a short period of our course! In the brief period—possibly three years—covered by our text, we find Paul undergoing various fluctuations of good and evil. It is suggestive of the nature and character of our common human life. We may gather them up thus— I. THE PLEASANT . Paul had the pleasure of: 1. Congenial fellowship. He was "with the disciples … at... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:22

The Christ for very Christ, A.V. The repetition of the phrase ὅτι οὗτός ἐστιν ( Acts 9:20 and Acts 9:22 ) is remarkable. As already observed, it presupposes the mention of Jesus, of whom it is thus predicated that he is both "the Son of God" and "the Christ" (comp. Acts 2:32 , Acts 2:36 ; Acts 4:11 , etc.). Observe the incidental proof of the general expectation of the Jews that Christ should come in this description of the apostolic preaching as directed to the one point... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 9:10-22

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 9:19-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 9:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:22

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:19-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:19-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:19-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:22

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