Acts 9:27 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 9:23-31

Luke here makes no mention of Paul's journey into Arabia, which he tells us himself was immediately after his conversion, Gal. 1:16, 17. As soon as God had revealed his Son in him, that he might preach him, he went not up to Jerusalem, to receive instructions from the apostles (as any other convert would have done, that was designed for the ministry), but he went to Arabia, where there was new ground to break up, and where he would have opportunity of teaching, but not learning; thence he... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 9:26-31

9:26-31 When he arrived in Jerusalem he tried to make contact with the disciples. They were all afraid of him because they did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and told them the story of how, upon the road, he had seen the Lord and that he had spoken with him, and that in Damascus he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus. He went in and out with them in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. He talked and debated with the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 9:27

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles ,.... To Peter and James, the brother of our Lord, for no other apostles did he see at this time, Galatians 1:18 . It is probable that Barnabas had been at Damascus, and had there related to him, the whole account of Saul's conversion and entrance on the ministry, which he gives a particular relation of, as follows: and declared unto them, how he had seen the Lord in the way ; he told the apostles, Peter and James, how that Christ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:27

Barnabas - brought him to the apostles - That is, to Peter and James; for others of the apostles he saw none, Galatians 1:19 . It appears that he went up at this time to Jerusalem merely to see Peter, with whom he abode fifteen days, Galatians 1:18 . How it came that the apostles and Church at Jerusalem had not heard of Saul's conversion, which had taken place three years before, is not easy to be accounted for. The following considerations may help; It is certain that intelligence did... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:27

Verse 27 27.When Barnabas had taken him. Whereas the disciples fled so fast from Paul, that was, peradventure, a point of too great fearfulness, (621) and yet he speaketh of none of the common sort, but of the apostles themselves. But he doth either extenuate or lighten their fault, because they suspected him for just causes, whom they had found and tried (622) to be such a deadly enemy; and, it was to be feared, lest they should rashly endanger themselves if they should have showed themselves... 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 9:19-30

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 9:26-30

Saul's visit to Jerusalem. I. SUSPICION AND COLDNESS ENCOUNTERED . Saul finds no welcome at Jerusalem, no confidence, but distrust. It is hard to live down the records of past life. And never was the proud quondam Pharisee permitted to forget his lesson of humility. Well might this be the meaning of the " thorn in the flesh." Our impression of the man is that of a fierce and impetuous temper, the force of which, having been used for the devil, was now to be used in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:26-30

The Church's seal upon the new acquisition. Jerusalem. Its influence on all the Church. Natural doubt of the change. Difference between the character of Saul and that of the leading apostles. Barnabas fitted to be a mediator, both by his loving disposition and large-mindedness as a Cypriot. I. A simple, candid DECLARATION OF PACTS the true foundation of confidence. Spiritual men cannot resist the evidence of the Spirit. II. BROTHERLY SYMPATHY may accomplish much in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:26-30

An ill odor and its remedy. The odor of character and "ill report" are two very different things. The character of most fragrance may be in worst "report." Was it not true of Jesus? The noblest personages that have graced the world have often been temporarily of ill report, but not, correctly speaking, of ill odor. Of all ill odor none is a hundredth part so bad as the ill odor of character. Notice— I. ITS CHIEF POINTS OF STRONG CONDEMNATION . 1. It is an intrinsic... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 9:23-31

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 9:26-31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 9:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:27

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:19-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:26-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:26-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:26-30

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