Bible Commentary

And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. 33. which had kept his bed eight years ] There could therefore be no doubt cast upon the miraculous nature of his cure. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Eneas – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:33”

And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all [quarters,] he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. 32 35. Peter heals a paralytic at Lydda 32. as Peter passed throughout all quarters ] The history now turns from Saul to Peter, to shew us that when the former had been … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:32”

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. 31. Then had the churches rest, &c.] Better, “So the Church throughout all Juda and Galilee and Samaria had peace.” In the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:31”

[Which] when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. 30. Which when the brethren knew ] Lit. “And when the brethren knew it.” The disciples were informed as those of Damascus had been of the plot in that city. they brought him down to Cesarea ] i.e. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:30”

And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. 29. And he spake boldly, &c.] The conjunction is left out in the best MSS. Read, “speaking boldly, &c.” in the name of the Lord Jesus ] The last word is omitted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:29”

And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. 28. And he was with them, &c.] i.e. for the fifteen days during which his visit lasted he was received into the fellowship of the Church. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And he was with them … – That is, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:28”

But Barnabas took him, and brought [him] to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. 27. But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:27”

And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. 26 31. Saul visits Jerusalem. He is sent away to Tarsus. The Churches have rest 26. And when Saul [he] was come to Jerusalem ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:26”

Then the disciples took him by night, and let [him] down by the wall in a basket. 25. Then the disciples took him by night ] The oldest MSS. read “But his disciples, &c.,” and this well-supported reading favours the explanation of the “many days” given in Act 9:24. On his second visit Saul had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:25”

But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. 24. but their laying await [ plot ] was known of Saul ] Perhaps from the information of some of the Christian disciples, who would be well disposed to Saul by what they had heard of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:24”