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Backed by the Highest Authority
Commentators emphasize that Paul's persecution of Christians was not a rogue action. He acted with official letters and the full backing of the 'high priest and all the estate of the elders,' which refers to the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish council. This established his credentials as a zealous defender of Judaism, making his conversion all the more dramatic.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 22:5
18th Century
Theologian
As also the High Priest, etc.
All the estate of the elders. Greek, All the presbytery; that is, the whole body of the sanh…
AT Robertson
On Acts 22:5
Doth bear me witness (μαρτυρε μο). Present active indicative as if still living. Caiaphas was no longer high priest now, for Anani…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 22:5
19th Century
Bishop
As also the high priest doth bear me witness.—Annas is named as high priest at the time of St. Paul’s conversion, acting …
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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 22:5
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 Gill
On Acts 22:5
17th Century
Pastor
As also the high priest does bear me witness
Either Annas, or Caiaphas, who was at that time high priest; and it sho…
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…