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And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

By baptized (βαπτισα). First aorist middle (causative), not passive, Get thyself baptized (Robertson, Grammar, p. 808). Cf.…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And now, why tarriest thou? Why do you delay, or wait any longer? These words are not recorded by Luke in Acts 9, where he has given an ac…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins.—Here, again, we have words which are not in the narrative of Acts 9. They…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

These two things were necessary; first, he was to be baptized on profession of his faith in Jesus, and then, he was to have in his soul a vivid con…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

At Damascus Paul was visited by Ananias, God’s messenger to bring about renewal of Paul’s sight and to announce God’s purpose for him as a witness …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And now, why are you delaying? It is not to be doubted that Ananias faithfully instructed Paul in the principles of godliness, for he woul…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And now why do you delay ?
&c.] Though it might not be the apostle's case, yet it is often the case of many, to proc…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The apostle goes on to relate how he was confirmed in the change he had made. The Lord having chosen the sinner, so that he should know his will, h…

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