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Body and Soul Restored
Commentators note the simple but profound detail that Saul "took food and was strengthened." This highlights that God's grace restores the whole person. While Saul's spirit was being renewed, his physical body also needed care after three days of fasting. It's a reminder that spiritual life doesn't negate our physical needs, and caring for the body is a good and necessary part of recovery and discipleship.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 9:19
18th Century
Theologian
Had received meat. Food. The word meat has undergone a change since our translation was made. It then meant, as the original does…
AT Robertson
On Acts 9:19
Was strengthened (ενισχυθη). First aorist passive indicative of ενισχυω, to receive strength (ισχυς), comparatively late verb and …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 9:19
19th Century
Bishop
And when he had received meat.—Better, as elsewhere, food. The three days’ fast had obviously brought about a st…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 9:19
19th Century
Preacher
And when he had received meat, he was strengthened.
Do admire the tenderness of the Holy Spirit in recording that Saul received mea…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 9:17–22
(17–19a) Ananias was obedient to his Lord and followed the directions given in the vision. He was undoubtedly comforted by knowing that Saul too ha…
John Gill
On Acts 9:19
17th Century
Pastor
And when he had received meat
Which was set before him when he had received his sight, and after he was baptized, of…
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 …