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A New Kind of Prayer
Commentators emphasize that “behold, he prayeth” signals a profound change. Saul, a devout Pharisee, had prayed before, but now his prayer was different. It was no longer the self-righteous prayer of a rule-keeper, but the broken-hearted cry of a sinner seeking mercy through Christ. Scholars like Matthew Henry note he went from merely “saying his prayers” to truly “praying them,” marking the moment of genuine conversion.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 9:11
18th Century
Theologian
Into the street which is called Straight. This street now extends from the eastern to the western gate, about three miles, crossing the wh…
AT Robertson
On Acts 9:11
To the street (επ την ρυμην). See on Lu 14:21. A run way (from ρεω, to run) between the houses. So were the narrow lanes or alleys…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 9:11
19th Century
Bishop
The street which is called Straight.—A street answering to this description still runs from the Eastern Gate to the palac…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 9:11
19th Century
Preacher
For, behold, he prayeth.
There was the secret sign and mark of a changed character, Behold, he prayeth. What a wonder! He p…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 9:11
Ananias was a Jew of Damascus and a believer in Jesus. Here (v.10) he is called a “disciple” and is presented as one who immediately recognizes the…
John Calvin
On Acts 9:11
16th Century
Theologian
For, behold, he prayeth. Luke shows that Paul devoted himself to prayer during those three days. Perhaps this was one reason why he fasted…
John Gill
On Acts 9:11
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said to him, arise
Quickly, directly, immediately, from off your bed; the case required haste and dispa…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 9:10–22
17th Century
Minister
A good work was begun in Saul when he was brought to Christ's feet with those words, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And Christ never …