Bible Commentary

And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 3. And as he journeyed ] There were two roads by which Saul could make his journey, one the caravan road which led from Egypt to Damascus, and kept near the coast line of the Holy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:3”

And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. 2. and desired of him letters ] These are the papers which constituted his “authority and commission” (Act 26:12). From that passage we learn … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:2”

And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, Act 9:1-9. Saul’s mission to Damascus and his Conversion 1. And [But] Saul, yet breathing out threatenings [threatening] It is better to translate the conjunction adversatively here, as the new subject is not connected except with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 9:1”

But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. 40. But Philip was found at Azotus ] That is, he appeared again and continued the work of his ministry. The expression is a translation of a Hebrew verb which is often rendered in A.V. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:40”

And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. 39. the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip ] Just as Obadiah expected Elijah would be caught away while he himself went … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:39”

And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. 38. And he commanded the chariot to stand still ] i.e. he ordered the chariot-driver to stop, and of course the whole retinue would see what took place, and they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:38”

And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 37. And Philip said. If thou believest with all thine hearty thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:37”

And as they went on [their] way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, [here is] water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 36. And as they went on their [the] way ] We must suppose that Philip travelled for some time with the eunuch, for not only has he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:36”

Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same Scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 35. and began at the same [this] scripture, and preached unto him Jesus ] It can hardly be doubted that during his sojourn in Jerusalem the eunuch had heard the history of the new teachers who had created such … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:35”

And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? 34. of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? ] As Isaiah 61. was held by the Jews to relate to Isaiah himself, “The Spirit of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:34”