Acts 22:16-17 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 22:3-21

Paul here gives such an account of himself as might serve not only to satisfy the chief captain that he was not that Egyptian he took him to be, but the Jews also that he was not that enemy to their church and nation, to their law and temple, they took him to be, and that what he did in preaching Christ, and particularly in preaching him to the Gentiles, he did by a divine commission. He here gives them to understand, I. What his extraction and education were. 1. That he was one of their own... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 22:11-21

22:11-21 "Because I was not able to see because of the glory of that light, I came into Damascus led by the hand by those who were with me. And Ananias, a pious man as regards the Law, a man to whose character all the Jews who live there bear witness, came to me and stood beside me and said, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight again'; and I, in that same hour. recovered my sight, and looked up at him. He said, 'The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will. to see the Just One and to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 22:16

And now why tarriest thou ?.... Though it might not be the apostle's case, yet it is often the case of many, to procrastinate and delay obedience to the commands of Christ, and particularly to the ordinance of baptism: the reasons of which delay are, the strength of their corruptions, and the weakness of their graces, which cause them to question whether they have any interest in Christ; as also fears of falling away, and so of dishonouring Christ, his Gospel, and ordinance: and in some the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 22:17

And it came to pass, that when I was come again to Jerusalem ,.... Which was three years after his conversion; for he did not immediately return to Jerusalem, but went into Arabia; and when he returned to Damascus, which was three years after he came to Jerusalem; see Galatians 1:17 even while I prayed in the temple ; the temple was an house of prayer; hither persons resorted for that purpose; and as the apostle had been used to it, he continued this custom, and during the time of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 22:16

Arise, and be baptized - Take now the profession of Christ's faith most solemnly upon thee, by being baptized in the name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Wash away thy sins, etc. - Let this washing of thy body represent to thee the washing away of thy sins: and know that this washing away of sin can be received only by invoking the name of the Lord. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 22:17

When I was come again to Jerusalem - It is likely that he refers to the first journey to Jerusalem, about three years after his conversion, Acts 9:25 , Acts 9:26 , and Galatians 1:18 . I was in a trance - This circumstance is not mentioned any where else, unless it be that to which himself refers in 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 , when he conceived himself transported to the third heaven; and, if the case be the same, the appearance of Jesus Christ to him, and the command given, are... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 22:16

Verse 16− 16.And now, why tarriest thou? It is not to be doubted but that Ananias did faithfully instruct Paul in the principles of godliness; for he would not have baptized him if he had been void of true faith. But Luke passeth over many things, and doth briefly gather the sum. Therefore, seeing Paul doth understand that the promised redemption is now given in Christ, Ananias saith, for good causes, that nothing ought to stay him from being baptized. But when he saith, Why tarriest thou? he... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 22:17

Verse 17− 17.And it came to pass. This had not been the last conclusion, − (513) if Paul had not been cut off [stopped short] with their outrageous outcries. Notwithstanding, his drift and purpose doth plainly appear by the former text, [context] for he beginneth to intreat of his ministry, that he may show that he departed not from the Jews of his own accord, as if he withdrew him of malice from taking pains with them; but he was drawn unto the Gentiles contrary to his expectation and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 22:1-21

Paul's self-defense before the Jews. "Brothers and fathers." These words fell from his lips in the Hebrew tongue, and a hush fell upon them. If we desire to be listened to with attention, we must speak to the people "in their own tongue." I. THE PERIOD BEFORE CONVERSION . ( Acts 22:3-5 .) He speaks throughout of himself; but in the background of his thought is the providence and the grace of Him who had called him out from darkness into his marvelous light. He was a Jew,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 22:1-21

Paul's defense of himself to the people. I. THE CIRCUMSTANCES . 1. On the castle stairs. 2. Addressed to a tumultuous mob, full of passionate, murderous feeling, quelled for the moment by Paul's self-control and the captain's influence, showing that they feared Rome, though they feared not God, and had no desire to know the truth. 3. The magic of the Hebrew tongue, that is, the Syriac or Aramaic Hebrew, which touched their national sympathies, and at once laid to rest any... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 22:3-21

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 22:11-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 22:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 22:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 22:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 22:17

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 22:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 22:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 22:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 22:1-21

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