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The Lord said to him, "Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Into the street which is called Straight. This street now extends from the eastern to the western gate, about three miles, crossing the wh…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
For, behold, he prayeth.
There was the secret sign and mark of a changed character, Behold, he prayeth. What a wonder! He p…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
For, behold, he prayeth. Luke shows that Paul devoted himself to prayer during those three days. Perhaps this was one reason why he fasted…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Lord said to him, arise Quickly, directly, immediately, from off your bed; the case required haste and dispa…
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 …
