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A Sign of God's Power
Commentators like John Calvin explain that the crowd's amazement was more than just surprise; it was a recognition of God's miraculous power. They knew Saul's violent history, so his sudden, complete reversal could only be seen as a divine act. This serves as a powerful reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God's transforming grace, and a changed life is a potent witness to His work.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 9:21
18th Century
Theologian
Were amazed. Amazed at his sudden and remarkable change.
That destroyed. That opposed; laid waste; or persecuted. (Compare…
AT Robertson
On Acts 9:21
Were amazed (εξισταντο). Imperfect middle indicative of εξιστημ. They continued to stand out of themselves in astonishment at this…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 9:21
19th Century
Bishop
That destroyed them which called on this name.—Better, made havoc of them. It is noticeable that St. Paul uses the same verb to d…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 9:21–25
19th Century
Preacher
But all who heard him were amazed, and said: Is not this he who destroyed those who called on this name in Jerusalem, and came here for that in…
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 9:21
16th Century
Theologian
They were all amazed. This is added so that we may know that the power of God was acknowledged. Since Paul's zeal against the gospel was o…
John Gill
On Acts 9:21
17th Century
Pastor
But all that heard him were amazed
Not the disciples that believed in Christ, but the unbelievers, as appears from t…
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 …