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God's Sustaining Help
Paul attributes his survival and endurance not to his own strength but to "the help that is from God." Commentators note the Greek word for "help" implies assistance from a powerful ally. This shows that in the face of opposition, believers can stand firm, knowing God is their faithful protector and sustainer.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 26:22
18th Century
Theologian
Having therefore obtained help of God. Paul had seen and felt his danger. He had known the determined malice of the Jews and their efforts…
AT Robertson
On Acts 26:22
Having therefore obtained (ουν τυχων). Second aorist active participle of old verb τυγχανω.
The help that is from G…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 26:22
19th Century
Bishop
Having therefore obtained help of God. The Greek noun for “help” is not used elsewhere in the New Testament. It implies t…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 26:15–28
19th Century
Preacher
And I said, Who are you, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom you persecute. But rise and stand upon your feet; for I have appeared to you for th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 26:22
Nevertheless, in fulfillment of Christ’s promise (v.17), God had stood by Paul, protecting him and enabling him to proclaim “to small and great ali…
John Gill
On Acts 26:22
17th Century
Pastor
Having therefore obtained help of God
Both to preach the Gospel, and escape danger; for he had delivered him many a …
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…