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A Deeply Personal Vision
Commentators note that Peter's choice of words, like "fastened my eyes" and "I considered," reveals the intensity of his experience. This wasn't a vague dream but a vivid, captivating vision that commanded his full attention. His detailed memory underscores the profound impact it had on him.
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AT Robertson
On Acts 11:6
When I had fastened my eyes (ατενισας). This personal touch Peter adds from his own experience. See on Lu 4:20;[Reference Acts 3:4…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 11:6
19th Century
Bishop
Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered.—Here again we trace the same kind of vividness as in the prev…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 11:6
Peter defended his actions by recounting his experiences at Joppa and Caesarea, with an emphasis on (1) the divine initiative in all that transpire…
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John Gill
On Acts 11:6
17th Century
Pastor
Upon the which when I had fastened my eyes
Not of his body, but of his mind; for this was only in vision presented t…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 11:1–18
17th Century
Minister
The imperfect state of human nature strongly appears when godly people are displeased even to hear that the word of God has been received, because …