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An Apostolic Commission
Commentators explain that Paul's commission to be a 'witness' directly mirrors the one given to the original twelve apostles in Acts 1:8. This appointment effectively elevated Paul to the level of an apostle, with the specific task of testifying to 'all men'—both Jews and Gentiles—about the risen Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 22:15
18th Century
Theologian
For you shall be his witness, etc. As an apostle to testify to all people that the Messiah has come, that he has died, that he ha…
AT Robertson
On Acts 22:15
A witness for him (μαρτυς αυτω). As in 1:8.Of what (ων). Attraction of the accusative relative α to the genitive …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 22:15
19th Century
Bishop
Thou shalt be his witness.—This mission, identical with that which had been assigned to the Twelve (Acts 1:8)…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 22:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
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
On Acts 22:15
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 Gill
On Acts 22:15
17th Century
Pastor
For you shall be his witness to all men
Gentiles as well as Jews, an eye and an ear witness to them;
of what you…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 22:12–21
17th Century
Minister
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…