Acts chapter 9 commentary

He arose from the earth, when christ commanded him, but probably not without help, the vision had made him so faint and weak, i will not say like belshazzar, when the joints of his loins were loosed and his knees smote one against another, but like daniel, when upon the sight of a vision. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to jerusalem. Before conversion, the apostle paul was certainly wellschooled in the scriptures, as far as the jews could teach him. Leaders in the church dedicate themselves to building strong, healthy christians. As the saints are equipped for the work of the ministry, they grow into maturity, and do their ministry, and it causes growth of the body. The emphatic yet is intended to note the remarkable fact, that up to this moment his blind persecuting rage against the disciples of the lord burned as fiercely as ever. Acts of the apostles chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the conversion of saul, comparing lukes account in this chapter with sauls own words recorded later on in chapters 22 and 26 2 to note two miracles by peter, and the affect they had on many people who heard about them summary not content with persecuting. Acts chapter 9 commentary northwest college of the bible.

Many are full of good words, who are empty and barren in good works. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The lord continued speaking, telling saul to go into the city, where it would be told to him what he must do. Verses 19 we found mention made of saul twice or thrice in the story of stephen, for the sacred penman longed to come to his story. This work of god in peters heart lays groundwork for what god will do in peter in the following chapter. Acts chapter 9 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees arrested peter and john and tried them before. Matthew henry jfb commentary wesleys notes peoples new test.

We know more from what paul says about this experience in acts 26. David guzik commentary on acts 9 describes the conversion of saul of tarsus, who had been a persecuter of the church before. Christians who have not property to give in charity, may yet be able to do acts of charity, working with their hands, or walking with their feet, for the good of others. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts 9 commentary 1 he knew the jewish culture and language well acts 21. Apr 17, 2016 eventually barnabas and paul split up acts 15. English standard version 1 but saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the way, men or women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem. As we move to chapter 8, sauls portrait as archpersecutor is only enhanced as acts recounts that ravaging the church. English bible niv new international version nkjv new king james version rsv revised standard version. Matthew henrys complete commentary on the bible acts 9 1. The first disciples experienced considerable opposition at the hands of jewish leaders. As he journeyed, he came near to damascus and there.

At midday, as they drew near damascus, a brilliant light stronger than the sun suddenly engulfed the whole company acts 22. They are members of the way a description of christians found only in acts 9. Eric barreto, cameron howard, and rolf jacobson for i love to tell the story, a conversation on year 4 of the narrative lectionary. How he was first awakened and wrought upon by an appearance of christ himself to him as he was going upon an errand of persecution to damascus. The priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees arrested peter and john and tried them before the council 4. Luke portrays paul as traveling the via egnatia acts 17. At the same instant, saul got a glimpse of jesus in his glory 9. Study guide for acts 9 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts 9 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 9 in plain english. We also know more from what barnabas says about sauls experience in acts 9. Acts 9 niv sauls conversion meanwhile, saul bible gateway. Paul that is, saul was first introduced to the readers as a persecutor of the church acts 8. Pauls conversion from being an outrageous persecutor of the gospel of christ to be an illustrious. He was very intelligent and incisive of mind, a man of conviction and determination.

It must have seemed as if the sun itself had leaped toward the earth. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues of damascus. The conversion of saul, reported next, is one of the most important in acts. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. We know more from what paul says about this experience in acts 22. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. Chapter 9 began with sauls damascus road vision and his subsequent conversion vv. Acts 9 but saul, still breathing threats and murder. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and. Barnabas took him under his wing as a partner in antioch and beyond acts 11. Acts 26 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 26 in plain english. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text.

Under the impact of this sudden blaze, the whole company fell to the ground acts. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. Acts chapter 9 barnes notes on the new testament on. In acts 9, we are only given the briefest account of what happened here. Acts 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Then he was converted and began immediately proclaiming the gospel, which in turn drew persecution his way acts 9. Acts 9 new international version niv sauls conversion. Acts 9 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Pauls conversion from being an outrageous persecutor of the gospel of christ to be an illustrious professor and.

Acts 9 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Pauls conversion from being an outrageous persecutor of the gospel of christ to be an illustrious professor and preacher of it. This is the plan for church growth spoken of in ephesians 4. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. On his way to damascus, he has a divine vision, is convinced of his sin and folly, is struck blind, and remains three days without sight, and neither eats nor. The letters authorized saul, if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, to bring them bound to jerusalem. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Saul, bent on the destruction of the christians, obtains letters from the high priest, authorizing him to seize those whom he should find at damascus, and bring them bound to jerusalem, act 9. It is plain, from what follows, that ananias regarded saul as a foe to christianity, and that he would have been apprehensive of danger if he were with him, acts 9. James boice puts it, god spoke, and god was jesus acts baker, p. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. Damascus was the hub of a caravan network of trade from syria, mesopotamia, persia and arabia. The bible says he studied at the feet of gamaliel acts 22. Acts 9 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity.

When he replied, here i am, lord, 11 the lord said, get up and go to straight street and ask at the house of judas for someone called saul, who comes from. Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the. This gives us a full indication of the manner in which saul passed the three days mentioned in acts 9. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. Acts 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The most solid arguments for the truth of christianity are afforded by the conversion of saul, acts 9. Acts 9 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Jesus is the christ, the son of god, the savior, the lord 9. Acts 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.