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Hearing vs. Understanding
Commentators unanimously explain the seeming contradiction with Acts 9:7, where the men 'heard a voice.' They clarify that Paul's companions heard a sound—perhaps like thunder—but did not understand the articulate words. The specific message from Jesus was intended for Paul alone. This detail, scholars note, actually strengthens the account's authenticity.
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AT Robertson
On Acts 22:9
But they heard not the voice (την δε φωνην ουκ ηκουσαν). The accusative here may be used rather than the genitive as in verse 7 to…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 22:9
19th Century
Bishop
They did not hear the voice . . .—that is, they did not hear it as a voice uttering articulate words. It was for them as though it…
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 22:9
This description of Christ’s encounter with Paul on the road to Damascus, except for stylistic differences, closely parallels the one in 9:3–6 (cf.…
John Calvin
On Acts 22:9
16th Century
Theologian
They who were with me. I showed elsewhere that there is no such disagreement in Luke's words as there seems to be. Luke said there that, a…
John Gill
On Acts 22:9
17th Century
Pastor
And they that were with me saw indeed the light
For it shone about them, as well as Saul:
and wer…
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…