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A Transformed Life Speaks
Commentators emphasize that Paul's immediate preaching demonstrates the genuineness of his conversion. He didn't hesitate or confer with others but instantly began proclaiming the very faith he had come to destroy. This radical and immediate change serves as powerful proof of Christ's transformative power in a person's life.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 9:20
18th Century
Theologian
And straightway. Immediately. This was evidence of the genuineness of his conversion, as he was willing to immediately avow himself as the…
AT Robertson
On Acts 9:20
He proclaimed Jesus (εκηρυσσεν τον Ιησουν). Imperfect indicative, inchoative, began to preach. Jesus, not Christ, is the correct t…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 9:20
19th Century
Bishop
And immediately he preached Christ in the synagogues.—The word “immediately,” as interpreted by the inference drawn in the previou…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 9:19–20
19th Century
Preacher
Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son …
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 Calvin
On Acts 9:20
16th Century
Theologian
Luke now declares how fruitful Paul’s conversion was, namely, that he went out immediately, and not only professed that he was a disciple of Christ…
John Gill
On Acts 9:20
17th Century
Pastor
And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues The Syriac version adds, "of the Jews"; that is, which were in Damas…
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 …