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A Confession of Deep Guilt
Paul doesn't just admit to being present at Stephen's death. Commentators note he uses specific, active language: 'standing by,' 'consenting,' and 'keeping the garments.' This was not passive observation but wholehearted approval. Scholars suggest the word for 'consenting' implies a deep level of guilt, showing the profound darkness from which Paul was saved.
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AT Robertson
On Acts 22:20
Was shed (εξεχυννετο). Imperfect passive of εκχυννω (), was being shed.
Witness (μαρτυρος). And "martyr" a…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 22:20
19th Century
Bishop
When the blood of your martyr Stephen...—Better, your witness. The English word is, perhaps, a little too defini…
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On Acts 22:20
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 Gill
On Acts 22:20
17th Century
Pastor
And when the blood of your martyr Stephen was shed
Stephen was a martyr for Christ, both by confession with his mout…
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…