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I said, `Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue those who believed in you.

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Paul's Logical Plea

Commentators explain that Paul is making a logical case to Jesus. He argues that his dramatic conversion from a notorious persecutor to a fervent believer would be an incredibly powerful testimony to the Jews in Jerusalem, who knew his history firsthand. He believed his unique story was perfectly suited to convince them.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 22:19

18th Century

Theologian

And I said, Lord. This shows that it was the Lord Jesus whom Paul saw in a trance in the temple. The term Lord is usually applied…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 22:19

Imprisoned and beat (ημην φυλακιζων κα δερων). Periphrastic imperfect active of φυλακιζω (LXX and late Koine, here alone in…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 22:19

19th Century

Bishop

Lord, they know that I imprisoned . .—This was said at the time, and it was repeated now, as with a twofold bearing. It was partly an exte…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 22:19

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

John Calvin

On Acts 22:19

16th Century

Theologian

Lord, they know. By this statement, Paul testifies that he was not out of his mind or confused, but that he certainly believed the divine …

John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 22:19

17th Century

Pastor

And I said, Lord, they know, that I imprisoned
Men and women, that made a profession of the Christian religion, ([Re…

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Matthew Henry

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…