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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:22

The help that is from God for help of God, A.V. ; stand for continue, A.V.; testifying for witnessing, A.V.; nothing but what for none other things than those which, A.V. Help , etc.; ἐπικουρία , here only and in Wis. 13:18, still of Divine help; in medical writers frequently, of aid from medicine and physicians; common also in classical writers, of auxiliary forces. It is properly spoken of help and allies from without (Bengel). I stand ; i.e. I continue unmoved,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:22

The believing retrospect. "Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day." Times when retrospect and the grateful acknowledgment which flows from it are especially profitable. At the critical junctures of life. When a testimony for God is demanded of us for the sake of others. "Unto this day." I. THE HIGHER VIEW OF LIFE . 1. A mission, a testimony. 2. A co-operation with the Divine work, running parallel with the line of infinite wisdom and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:22-23

A good confession. If Festus and Agrippa had known half of what Paul had been passing through since his journey to Damascus was so peremptorily stopped, they would well understand why he interposes the acknowledgment, so full of dependence and of humble gratitude, "Therefore having obtained help of God, I continue unto this day" Paul takes credit to himself for neither his work, nor suffering, nor safety. These are all due to his sovereign " Leader " and "Commander" and Protector. But... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:22-23

St. Paul's message compared with prophecy. Reference to and support from Holy Scripture was a characteristic feature of the apostle's public teachings and preachings. To understand the importance of this feature of his work we should take into consideration not only the general views entertained of Scripture as the revealed and authoritative Word of God, but also, and more particularly, the sentiment concerning Scripture cherished by pious Jews. It is almost impossible to exaggerate in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:23

How that the Christ must for that Christ should, A.V.; how that he first by the resurrection of the dead should proclaim for that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should show, A.V.; both to for unto, A.V. and T.R. How that ( ει) ); see Acts 26:8 , note. Must suffer ; ταθητός only here and in profane Greek writers. The exact meaning of παθητός is "liable to suffering," just as θνητός (from θνήσκω ) means "liable to death," i.e. ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 26:22

Having therefore obtained help of God - Paul had seen and felt his danger. He had known the determined malice of the Jews, and their efforts to take his life. He had been rescued by Lysias, and had made every effort himself to avoid the danger and to save his life; and at the end of all; he traced his safety entirely to the help of God. It was not by any power of his own that he had been preserved; it was because God had interposed and rescued him. Those who have been delivered from danger, if... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 26:23

That Christ - That the Messiah expected by the Jews should be a suffering Messiah.Should suffer - Should lead a painful life, and be put to death. See the notes on Acts 17:3; compare Daniel 9:27; Isaiah 53:1-12.And that he should be the first ... - This declaration contains two points:(1) That it was taught in the prophets that the Messiah Would rise from the dead. On this, see the proof alleged in Acts 2:24-32; Acts 13:32-37.(2) That he would be the first that should rise. This cannot mean... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 26:21-23

Acts 26:21-23. For these causes And for no other; the Jews Who have the same inveteracy against the gospel of Jesus that I once had; caught (seized) me in the temple, and went about (attempted) to kill me Διαχειρισασθαι , to kill me with their own hands. So the word properly signifies; but, having obtained help of God By the protection and care of his watchful providence; I continue unto this day Am still preserved and upheld, and employ my spared life to the purposes for... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 26:1-32

Paul again declared innocent (25:13-26:32)Among those who came to Caesarea to pay their respects to the new governor was Herod Agrippa II. This man was the son of Herod Agrippa I (the governor mentioned in 12:1-4,20-23) and the brother of Bernice and Drusilla (13; cf. 24:24; see ‘The New Testament World’). He was Rome’s appointed ruler over certain areas in the far north of Palestine, but he had no power in the region governed by Festus. He was, however, an expert on Jewish affairs (see... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 26:22

obtained . Greek. tunchano. See Acts 19:11 ; Acts 24:2 . help . Greek. epikouria. Only here. A medical word. of = frorn. Greek. para . App-104 . But the texts read apo . continue = stand. Greek. histemi. Same as Acts 26:16 . See the Structure. unto = until. Greek. achri . witnessing . Same word as "testify" (Acts 26:5 ). small and great . Compare Acts 8:10 . Revelation 11:18 ; Revelation 13:16 ; Revelation 19:5 , Revelation 19:18 ; Revelation 20:12 . none, &c. = nothing... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:22-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:22-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 26:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 26:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 26:23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 26:21-23

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 26:1-32

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 26:22

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