Acts 9:23 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 9:23-25

9:23-25 After some time the Jews formed a plot to murder him; but Saul was informed of their plot. Night and day they kept continuous watch on the gates to murder him. But the disciples took him by night and, by way of the wall, let him down in a basket. This is a vivid example of how much a few words in the biblical narrative may imply. Luke says that after some time in Damascus these things happened. The period dismissed in that passing phrase was no less than three years ( Galatians... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 9:23

And after that many days were fulfilled ,.... This phrase is used by the Septuagint on Exodus 2:11 for a considerable length of time, for many years. The Jewish writers observe F20 Maimon. & Bartenora in Misn. Zavim, c. 1. sect. 1. , that the phrase, "many days", signify at least three days; for by "days", in the plural number, two must be designed, and many signifies a third, or that one at least is added to them; but here it signifies three years, as it also does, 1 Kings 18:1... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:23

And after that many days were fulfilled - What follows relates to transactions which took place about three years after his conversion, when he had come a second time to Damascus, after having been in Arabia. See Galatians 1:17 , Galatians 1:18 . What he did in Arabia we know not; he probably preached Christ in different Jewish synagogues; but with what fruit we are not told. St. Luke, who could not have been ignorant of this part of his history, passes it over in silence; and any... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:23

Verse 23 23.When many days were fulfilled. He saith that many days were expired, that we may know that Paul had some space of time granted him wherein he might do good. For although the Jews did resist him even from the first day, yet the Lord did not suffer the course which he had begun well to be broken off so soon, so he doth with his wonderful counsel hinder the purposes of the enemies, stay their endeavors, restrain their malice and madness, whilst that he furthereth (609) the gospel; and... 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 9:19-25

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 9:23

When for after that, A.V.; took counsel together for took counsel, A.V. The phrase many days is quite elastic enough to comprehend whatever time remained to make up the three years ( Galatians 1:18 ) which St. Paul tells us intervened between his conversion and his visit to Jerusalem (see Acts 9:43 ; Acts 18:18 ; 37:7; Acts 14:3 ). Luke frequently uses ἱκανός for "many" ( Luke 7:11 ; Luke 8:27 ; Luke 23:8 ). So in Hebrew, מיבַּרַ מימִיָ , many days, is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:23-24

The new faith exposed to trial. All manifestations of God's Spirit stir up the opposition of the evil one. The bold faith drives back the enemy into ambush. Conspiracy against truth always means confession of weakness. The false Church takes counsel to kill. But God knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations. I. CONSIDER THE EFFECT UPON SAUL HIMSELF —On his faith, on his future, on his spirit, as preparing him for suffering and humiliation for Christ. We never know... read more

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

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 9:23-25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 9:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:23

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:19-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:19-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:23-24

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