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This I also did in Jerusalem. I both shut up many of the saints in prisons, having received authority from the chief priests, and when they were put to death I gave my vote against them.
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An Official Persecutor
Commentators highlight that Paul was not just a rogue persecutor but acted with official 'authority from the chief priests.' His phrase 'I gave my vote against them' is so specific that some scholars suggest he may have been a member of the Sanhedrin, literally casting a vote for condemnation. This underscores the depth of his opposition before his conversion.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Which thing I also did. See Acts 8:3.
And many of the saints. Meaning, many Christians (Acts 8:3).
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I both shut up many (πολλους τε κατεκλεισα). Effective aorist active of κατακλειω, old word to shut down like a trap door, in N.T.…
19th Century
Anglican
Many of the saints did I shut up in prison.—The use of the term as applied to the believers in Christ (see Note on Acts 9…
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Baptist
Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many thi…
Paul went on to acknowledge that he too at one time thought that Christian preaching about the resurrection of Jesus was incredible. Pharisee thoug…
16th Century
Protestant
Which thing I did. He proves by his very actions with what forceful zeal he was carried away to strive against Christ, until a greater for…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Which thing I also did in Jerusalem The metropolis of Judea, where he had had his education, and was well known; her…
Christianity teaches us to give a reason of the hope that is in us, and also to give honour to whom honour is due, without flattery or fear of man.…
