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An Atmosphere of Murder
Commentators emphasize that Saul was "breathing threatening and slaughter." This wasn't just a passing rage; it was the very air he inhaled and exhaled. Scholars note the Greek implies he was "breathing in" murder, making it his life's essence. This extreme hatred sets the stage for the dramatic and miraculous power of God's intervention in his life.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 9:1
18th Century
Theologian
Chapter 9
Introduction
This chapter begins a very important part of the Acts of the Apostles—the conversion and labors of Saul of Tar…
AT Robertson
On Acts 9:1
Yet (ετ). As if some time elapsed between the death of Stephen as is naturally implied by the progressive persecution described in…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 9:1
19th Century
Bishop
Yet breathing out threatenings.—The “yet” implies a considerable interval since the death of Stephen, probably coinciding with the…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 9:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, and desired of him letters…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 9:1
The account of Saul’s conversion opens with the picture of him “still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples” (cf. 8:3). Even…
John Calvin
On Acts 9:1
16th Century
Theologian
And Saul. Luke sets down in this place a noble history, and a history very well worthy of being remembered, concerning the conversion of P…
John Gill
On Acts 9:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Saul yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter
The historian, having given an account of the dispersion of al…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 9:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Saul was so misinformed that he thought he should do all he could against the name of Christ, believing he was serving God by doing so; he seemed t…