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An Official Persecutor
Commentators highlight that Paul wasn't acting alone. He journeyed with 'authority' (general power) and a 'commission' (a specific assignment) directly from the chief priests. This shows the persecution of early Christians was an official, organized effort, not just the actions of a rogue individual.
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AT Robertson
On Acts 26:12
Whereupon (εν οις). "In which things" (affairs of persecution), "on which errand." Cf. 24:18. Paul made them leave Palestine (11:1…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 26:12
19th Century
Bishop
With authority and commission.—The former word implies the general power delegated to him; the latter the specific work assigned t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 26:12–14
19th Century
Preacher
Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests. At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 26:12
While Paul was trying to stamp out nascent Christianity, the encounter that changed his life took place. That Paul’s account of his Damascus Road c…
John Gill
On Acts 26:12
17th Century
Pastor
Whereupon as I went to Damascus
Being intent, upon the above said things, to punish the saints, compel them to blasp…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 26:12–23
17th Century
Minister
Paul was made a Christian by Divine power; by a revelation of Christ both to him and in him; while he was in the full career of his sin. He was mad…