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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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Albert Barnes
On Acts 26:10
18th Century
Theologian
Which thing I also did. See Acts 8:3.
And many of the saints. Meaning, many Christians (Acts 8:3).
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AT Robertson
On Acts 26:10
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.…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 26:10
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 26:8–11
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 26:10
Paul went on to acknowledge that he too at one time thought that Christian preaching about the resurrection of Jesus was incredible. Pharisee thoug…
John Calvin
On Acts 26:10
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Acts 26:10
17th Century
Pastor
Which thing I also did in Jerusalem
The metropolis of Judea, where he had had his education, and was well known; her…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 26:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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.…