Scripture Spot Logo

As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and journeyed to Damascus to bring them also that were there unto Jerusalem in bonds to be punished.

Commentaries

...

A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Doth bear me witness (μαρτυρε μο). Present active indicative as if still living. Caiaphas was no longer high priest now, for Anani…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

As also the High Priest, etc.

All the estate of the elders. Greek, All the presbytery; that is, the whole body of the sanh…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

As also the high priest doth bear me witness.—Annas is named as high priest at the time of St. Paul’s conversion, acting …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Paul's companions could not help sensing that extraordinary light, and though they did not understand what it was, they were alarmed by it. They al…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

As evidence of his zeal for God and the Jewish religion, Paul cites his earlier persecution of Christians (cf. comments on 9:1–2). The ascription “…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

As also the high priest does bear me witness
Either Annas, or Caiaphas, who was at that time high priest; and it sho…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The apostle addressed the enraged multitude in the customary style of respect and goodwill. Paul relates the history of his early life very particu…

Sermons

Loading sermons...

Catechisms

Loading catechisms...

Confessions

Loading confessions...

Devotionals

Loading devotionals...