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And all that heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this he that in Jerusalem made havoc of them that called on this name? and he had come hither for this intent, that he might bring them bound before the chief priests.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Were amazed (εξισταντο). Imperfect middle indicative of εξιστημ. They continued to stand out of themselves in astonishment at this…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Were amazed. Amazed at his sudden and remarkable change.

That destroyed. That opposed; laid waste; or persecuted. (Compare…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

That destroyed them which called on this name.—Better, made havoc of them. It is noticeable that St. Paul uses the same verb to d…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared to yo…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

(17–19a) Ananias was obedient to his Lord and followed the directions given in the vision. He was undoubtedly comforted by knowing that Saul too ha…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

They were all amazed. This is added so that we may know that the power of God was acknowledged. Since Paul's zeal against the gospel was o…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But all that heard him were amazed
Not the disciples that believed in Christ, but the unbelievers, as appears from t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A good work was begun in Saul when he was brought to Christ's feet with those words, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And Christ never …

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