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Opened (διηνοιγμενους). Perfect passive predicate participle of διανοιγνυμ (cf. Matthew 3:16; Luke 3:21).
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
I see the heavens opened. A figurative expre ion, meaning that he was permitted to see into heaven, or to see what was there,
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Behold, I see the heavens opened.—It is clear that the vision was given to the inward spiritual eye, and not to the physi…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
While the content and tone of his address infuriated the council, Stephen’s follow-up solemn pronouncement raised again the specter of blasphemy an…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Behold, I see the heavens. God intended not only to provide privately for His servant, but also to distress and torment His enemies, as St…
John Gill
JohnGill
And said, behold, I see the heavens opened
As they were at the baptism of Christ, (See Gill on Matthew 3:16…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Nothing is as comforting to dying saints, or as encouraging to suffering saints, as seeing Jesus at the right hand of God. Blessed be God, by faith…
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A.T. Robertson
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