Verses 17-24
ג , Gimel.
17-24. Here is found a phase of experience under persecution. After a prayer for fulness of strength, comes this special petition. He wishes so large and rapturous vision of the law, that his soul may be utterly preoccupied with it. So Stephen, at his death, was entranced with the view of his glorified Lord, and forgot his sufferings.
Thy testimonies… are my… counsellors In this impressive court scene the prisoner’s soul was sustained by the unseen Word, as if a living advocate were encouraging him.
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