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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:10

‘Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias”. And he said, “Behold, I am here, Lord.” Meanwhile a believer in Damascus who was named Ananias, had a vision in which a voice spoke to him by name, to which he replied that he was there and listening. Here ‘Lord’ refers to the Lord Jesus as is apparent from what follows. In Acts it is gradually made apparent that Jesus is ‘the Lord’, raised to the rank of Godhead. read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:11-12

‘And the Lord said to him, “Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus: for behold, he is praying. And he has seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.” He is told to go to a street name ‘Straight’ (Straight Street) where in the house of Judas he would find Saul of Tarsus. He was informed that Saul was praying and was awaiting his coming so that he may lay... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:13-14

‘But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem. And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name.” ’ We learn here that Ananias was not one of the fugitives from Jerusalem but was presumably a resident of Damascus for he speaks only of what he has ‘heard’. Nevertheless he is obviously in touch with what is going on, suggesting that he was an influential person. For the Lord chose his... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:15-16

‘But the Lord said to him, “Go your way, for he is a chosen vessel to me, to bear my name before the Gentiles and kings, and the children of Israel, for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake.” ’ The Lord patiently makes it clear that He is aware of all the circumstances, but that nevertheless He has chosen Saul as one who in His Name will go to the Gentiles and before kings as well as to the children of Israel where he will suffer for His name’s sake. Lying behind... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:17

‘And Ananias departed, and entered into the house, and laying his hands on him said, “Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, even Jesus, who appeared to you in the way which you came, that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” ’ Ananias immediately accepts correction and responds. He leaves his home and enters the house of Judas where he lays hands on Saul. Note how Luke only cites the essentials. The Lord’s will is being done. The courtesies of life, such as being... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:18-19

‘And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight, and he arose and was baptised, and he took food and was strengthened. And he was certain days with the disciples that were at Damascus.’ Immediately he had spoken these words Saul’s eye were opened and his sight was restored. And with that he arose and was baptised. We may reasonable assume that this was after further words of explanation. Then he took food and was strengthened. However, the mention of... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:1-25

Acts 9:1-Lamentations : . Paul’ s Conversion.— This belongs geographically to the field of the Hellenist mission, which was announced in Acts 8:4, and occupied that whole chapter. We heard of that mission at Samaria and Cæ sarea, now we hear of people at Damascus who belong to “ the Way.” Saul’ s persecuting zeal ( Acts 8:3) was not aimed at the apostles, but sought to protect the Jewish communities of the Dispersion from the poison of the Gospel. He is said to have applied to the High Priest... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 9:1

St. Luke intending a narrative of the wonderful conversion of St. Paul, lets us know what manner of person he was before his conversion, that none might despond of the grace of God, who earnestly and heartily seek it.Breathing out threatenings and slaughter; so full of rage within, that the stream was outwardly apparent, which that inward fire had sent forth: nothing less than destruction of the church is aimed at by its enemies; whilst Saul was one of them he hunted after their precious life... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 9:2

To the synagogues; this council, though it sat at Jerusalem, had a power (whether commanding or recommending) over all the synagogues within or without Judea. Of this way; this was eminently so called, being the way of God, and the way of life, and the only right and true way: any profession, persuasion, or manner of life, is called a way frequently in Scripture, 1 Kings 15:26; Psalms 91:2. Men or women; it speaks their extraordinary rage, that would not spare the weaker sex, who are generally... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 9:3

He was near to Damascus before this wonderful vision, that, being struck blind, he might be the sooner led thither; as also, that the miracle might be more easily and publicly known, Damascus being the chief city of Syria; and, though about six days’ journey from Jerusalem, inhabited by many Jews. This was done at noon day, the rather, that the light which Paul saw might appear to be beyond that which the sun gives; and this light was a symbol of that inward light, wherewith his mind was now to... read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:10

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:11-12

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:13-14

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:15-16

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:17

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:18-19

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 9:1-25

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 9:1

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 9:2

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 9:3

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