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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 9:22

Increased the more in strength - His conviction of the truth of the Christian religion became stronger every day, and hence his moral strength or boldness increased.And confounded - See Acts 2:6. The word here means “confuted.” It means also occasionally “to produce a tumult or excitement,” Acts 19:32; Acts 21:31. Perhaps the idea of producing such a tumor is intended to be conveyed here. Paul confuted the Jews, and by so doing he was the occasion of their tumultuous proceedings, or he so... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 9:23

And after that many days ... - How long a time elapsed before this is not recorded in this place, but it is evident that the writer means to signify that a considerable time intervened. There is, therefore, an interval here which Luke has not filled up; and if this were the only narrative which we had, we should be at a loss how to understand this. From all that we know now of the usual conduct of the Jews toward the apostles, and especially toward Paul, it would seem highly improbable that... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 9:24

But their laying await - Their counsel; their design.Was known of Saul - Was made known to him. In what way this was communicated we do not know. This design of the Jews against Saul is referred to in 2 Corinthians 11:32-33, where it is said, “In Damascus, the governor under Aretas the king kept the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me; and through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.”And they watched the gates - Cities were surrounded by high... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 9:25

Took him by night ... - This was done through a window in the wall, 2 Corinthians 11:33.In a basket - This word is used to denote commonly “the basket in which food was carried,” Matthew 15:37; Mark 8:8, Mark 8:20. It was in this way that Rahab let down the spies Joshua 2:15, and so David escaped from Saul, 1 Samuel 19:12. Probably this occurred in an unguarded part of the wall, where some overhanging houses, as is usual in Eastern cities, opened into the outer country. This conduct of Saul was... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 9:26

Was come to Jerusalem - He did not go to Jerusalem immediately after he escaped from Damascus. He first went into Arabia, where he spent a considerable part, or the whole of three years. For the reasons why he went there, and why this fact is omitted by Luke in the Acts , see the notes on Galatians 1:18.He assayed - He attempted; he endeavored.To join himself - To become connected with them as a fellow-Christian.But they were all afraid of him - Their fear, or suspicion, was excited probably on... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 9:8-9

Acts 9:8-9 . And Saul arose from the earth When Christ bade him; but probably not without help, the vision having made him faint and weak, like Daniel; when, upon receiving a vision, no strength remained in him, Daniel 10:16-17. And when his eyes were open, he saw no man He was incapable of discerning objects; for his nerves had been so affected with the glory of that light which had shone from the body of Jesus, that he had lost the power of sight, Acts 22:11; but they That were with... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 9:10-12

Acts 9:10-12. And there was a disciple named Ananias This Ananias, before his conversion to Christianity, had lived so conformably to the law, that he was much esteemed by all the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, Acts 22:12. And after his conversion, his piety being still more conspicuous, he was a person of great note among the brethren also. To him Jesus appeared in a vision on the third day of Saul’s fast, and ordered him to go into the house of Judas, and inquire for Saul of Tarsus; of whom... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 9:13-14

Acts 9:13-14. Then Ananias Astonished to hear such a name mentioned in such a connection; answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man What a malicious enemy he is to thy gospel: all those who were scattered upon the late persecution, many of whom are come to Damascus, tell how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem That he was the most virulent, violent persecutor of all the rest; what havoc he has made of the church: nay, and his errand to Damascus at this time is to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 9:15-16

Acts 9:15-16. But the Lord said, Go thy way Do not tell me how bad he has been; I know it well; but go with all speed, and execute that message of mercy with which I have charged thee; for How great and aggravated soever his former transgressions may have been, I assure thee he is a chosen vessel Or instrument; unto me, to bear my name That is, to testify of me, and bear witness of my truth; before the Gentiles Ενωπιον εθνων , before nations, namely, heathen nations; and kings ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 9:17-19

Acts 9:17-19. And Ananias went his way With all readiness and joy undertook the message, not presuming to object any further; and entered into the house To which he had been so particularly directed; and putting his hands on him According to Christ’s direction, Mark 16:18; said, Brother Saul So he terms him, because he was made a partaker of the grace of God, though not yet baptized; and his readiness to own Saul as a brother intimated to him God’s readiness to own him as a son,... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 9:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 9:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 9:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 9:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 9:26

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 9:8-9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 9:10-12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 9:13-14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 9:15-16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 9:17-19

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