Bible Commentary

And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? 25. And as they bound him with thongs ] Rev. Ver. “And when they had tied him up with the thongs.” This gives more of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 22:25”

The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him. 24. the chief captain, &c.] Probably the chief captain knew nothing of what St Paul had been saying, and would be surprised at the outbreak … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 22:24”

And as they cried out, and cast off [their] clothes, and threw dust into the air, 23. cast off their clothes ] i.e. the loose upper robe, which could easily be laid aside, and which in such an excitement would interfere with their movements. Compare the conduct of the crowd when our Lord rode into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 22:23”

And they gave him audience unto this word, and [then] lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a [fellow] from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live. 22 29. Fury of the Jews. The Chief Captain orders Paul to be scourged, but on hearing that he is a roman, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 22:22”

And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. 21. I will send thee far hence, &c.] Rev. Ver. “will send thee forth far hence, &c.” We need not understand the command as implying that the Apostle’s missionary labours were to begin from that moment, but that God’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 22:21”

And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him. 20. thy martyr Stephen ] Better, “Stephen, thy witness.” The Greek word had not yet come to be applied as it afterwards was to those Christians … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 22:20”

And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: 19. Lord, they know, &c.] The Rev. Ver. gives “they themselves know” to mark that the pronoun is emphatic. This is not English, but there seems to be no other way of indicating in our language … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 22:19”

And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me. 18. and saw him saying unto me ] In Act 9:29-30 no mention is made that a vision had appeared to Saul commanding him to depart from Jerusalem. It is only … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 22:18”

And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; 17. when I was come again to Jerusalem ] Rev. Ver. “had returned.” This refers to that visit of the Apostle recorded in Act 9:26 seqq. We learn from Gal … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 22:17”

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. 16. why tarriest thou? ] According to the narrative in Act 9:15 the message of Ananias had already proclaimed the gift of the Holy Ghost to Saul, and the favour of God had been … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 22:16”