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A Persecutor 'Unto Death'
Commentators emphasize that Paul's opposition was not passive. He pursued believers "unto the death," imprisoning both men and women. This extreme past, which scholars note Paul later recalled with shame, highlights the radical nature of his transformation and the depth of his former convictions.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 22:4
18th Century
Theologian
And I persecuted (Acts 8:3).
This way. This refers to those who worshipped God in this way; that is, Christian…
AT Robertson
On Acts 22:4
And I (ος).
I who , literally.
This Way (ταυτην την οδον). The very term used for …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 22:4
19th Century
Bishop
And I persecuted this way.—The speaker obviously uses the current colloquial term (see Notes on Acts 9:2; Acts 19:23), used by…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 22:3–9
19th Century
Preacher
Paul's companions could not help sensing that extraordinary light, and though they did not understand what it was, they were alarmed by it. They al…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 22:4
As evidence of his zeal for God and the Jewish religion, Paul cites his earlier persecution of Christians (cf. comments on 9:1–2). The ascription “…
John Calvin
On Acts 22:4
16th Century
Theologian
I persecuted this way. This is the second point: he was an enemy to Christ’s doctrine and was more fervent in resisting it than all the re…
John Gill
On Acts 22:4
17th Century
Pastor
And I persecuted this way unto the death
That is, the Christian religion, and the professors of it; whom the apostle…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 22:1–11
17th Century
Minister
The apostle addressed the enraged multitude in the customary style of respect and goodwill. Paul relates the history of his early life very particu…