The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:16
Many for great, A.V. St. Paul's whole life was the fulfillment of this word of Christ (see 2 Corinthians 11:23-27 ; 2 Corinthians 6:4-10 ). read more
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Spence, H. D. M., etc.
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:16
Jesus' far-seeing compassion appearing in an unexpected way. That Saul, when now called Paul, did indeed suffer many and great things for Jesus' "Name's sake," is most true. He knew it when he suffered them; he knew it also by anticipation ( Acts 20:23 ; Acts 11:11 )—a kind of knowledge that to many would be of the most harassing and distressing consequence; and he knew it as he looked back ( 2 Corinthians 11:23-31 ; 2 Corinthians 12:10 ), not indeed to murmur, nor to repent of... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:17
Departed for went his way, A.V.; laying for putting, A.V.; who appeared for that appeared, A.V. ; which thou earnest for as, etc., A.V.; mayest for mightest, A.V. The laying on of hands is the medium of conveying any special grace. Here it precedes the baptism, and was the channel of restoring sight to his eyes. Doubtless he did not receive the Holy Ghost till after his baptism (see Acts 2:38 .) read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:17-19
A parable in things spiritual. We entertain no doubt that we have here a simplest history of what actually occurred. We doubt no less that the chiefest interest and significance of the record lie in the spiritual history that underlies it. Nay, more, though we read facts of outer life, they do nothing mere than outline those of an inner life, which Jesus notices, loves, helps, and even makes. Notice— I. THE CHANGE THAT PASSES ON SAUL . He receives his sight. For three... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:18
Straightway for immediately, A.V.; as it were for as it had been, A.V.; received his sight for received sight forthwith, A.V. and T.R.; he arose for arose, A.V. As it were scales ( λεπίδες ); scales , or flakes ; any thin substance which peals off; a frequent term in Greek medical writers. And was baptized . It is a curious difference between St. Paul and the other apostles that, if they were baptized at all, which is doubtful, they must have been baptized by Christ... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:19
He took food and for when he had received meat he, A.V.; and he was for then was Saul, A.V. and T.R. Some commentators would interpose the journey to Arabia (mentioned Galatians 1:17 ) between Acts 9:19 and Acts 9:20 ; and this seems to be the intention of the A.V., where the clause commencing with Then ( Acts 9:19 ) seems to wind up and close the preceding narrative. This too is the view strongly supported by Canon Farrar, vol. 1. ch. 11., and by Lewin. Alford places the... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:19-22
The new convert proving his sincerity. I. THE GRACE OF GOD ELEVATING THE NATURAL MAN . Characteristics of Saul appearing in the new phase of his life. 1. Intelligence. He is ready to grapple with subtle antagonists, lie seizes the great central truth of the gospel—the Messiahship of Jesus. He employs his vast knowledge of the Old Testament Scriptures. 2. Boldness and energy. Not even waiting for opportunity, but making it; entering the synagogues, producing... read more
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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
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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
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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 9:15
God's chosen vessels. Take the single sentence, " He is a chosen vessel unto me;" literally, "a vessel of election." Illustrate by the apostle's own figure of the "potter having power over the clay," and refer to prophetic illustrations taken from the potter's wheel and art. Here, however, the meaning of "vessel" may rather be " instrument, " or "tool." In every age God has called forth special workers, fitted for the occasions; "with the hour always comes the man." In the ordering... read more