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The Madness of Misguided Zeal
Commentators describe Paul's state during his persecutions with words like "madman," "maniac," and in a state of "temporary insanity of fanaticism." His opposition wasn't passive; it was a furious, violent campaign that extended beyond Judea, showing how sincere but misguided religious zeal can lead to extreme hatred.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 26:11
18th Century
Theologian
And I punished them oft, etc. See Acts 22:19.
And compelled them to blaspheme. To blaspheme the name of Jesus, by denying …
AT Robertson
On Acts 26:11
Punishing (τιμωρων). Old word τιμωρεω originally to render help, to succor (τιμωρος, from τιμη and ουρος), then to avenge (for hon…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 26:11
19th Century
Bishop
Compelled them to blaspheme.—The verb is in the imperfect tense, which may express either continued or incomplete action. It does …
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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 26:11
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 Gill
On Acts 26:11
17th Century
Pastor
And I punished them oft in every synagogue
In Jerusalem, where there were many; (See Gill on Acts 24:12); b…
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.…