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Praying in the Temple
Commentators highlight that Paul received this vision while praying in the temple. This act demonstrates his continued respect for Jewish customs and serves as part of his defense against the charge of defiling it. He hadn't abandoned his people; his mission to the Gentiles was a divine command, not a personal rejection of his heritage.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 22:17
18th Century
Theologian
When I had come again to Jerusalem. That is, three years after his conversion. See Galatians 1:17-18.
While I prayed in the tem…
AT Robertson
On Acts 22:17
When I had returned (μο υποστρεψαντ),
while I prayed (προσευχομενου μου),
I fell (…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 22:17
19th Century
Bishop
When I was come again to Jerusalem.—This probably refers to the visit of Acts 9:26, and Galatians 1:17–18. The objection that the …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 22:17
Paul’s commission at Damascus to be God’s witness “to all men” was reaffirmed and amplified in a vision he received as he was praying in the temple…
John Calvin
On Acts 22:17
16th Century
Theologian
And it came to pass. This would not have been the final conclusion if Paul had not been cut short by their outrageous outcries. Neverthele…
John Gill
On Acts 22:17
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, that when I had come again to
Jerusalem
Which was three years af…
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…