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He said to me, `Depart, for I will send you forth far from here to the Gentiles.`"

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God's Redirecting Providence

Commentators highlight that Paul's personal desire was to preach in Jerusalem. However, Jesus explicitly redirects him, commanding him to leave the city where his testimony was rejected. This serves as a powerful reminder that God's providential plan may differ from our own, and we must trust His guidance to place us where we can be most effective for His kingdom.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 22:21

18th Century

Theologian

And he said to me, Depart. Because the Christians at Jerusalem would not receive him.

Far hence. Paul traveled far in the …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 22:21

I will send thee forth far hence unto the Gentiles (Εγω εις εθνη μακραν εξαποστελω σε). Future active of the double (εξ, out, απο,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 22:21

19th Century

Bishop

I will send thee . . .—It may be noted, in connection with the question discussed in the Note on Acts 22:17, that these w…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 22:21

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

John Gill

On Acts 22:21

17th Century

Pastor

And he said to me, depart At once from Jerusalem, and out of the land of Judea:

for I will send you fa…

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…

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