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But Saul increased more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
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Commentators note that Saul's increasing "strength" was not his own but a spiritual power from Christ. This is the same power Paul later wrote about, saying "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13). His growing boldness and effectiveness were a direct result of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Increased the more in strength. His conviction of the truth of the Christian religion became stronger every day. Therefore his moral stren…
Increased the more (μαλλον ενεδυναμουτο). Imperfect passive indicative of ενδυναμοω, to receive power (late verb), progressive inc…
19th Century
Anglican
But Saul increased even more in strength: the tense implies a continuous growth in power—obviously, in the spiritual power that en…
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Baptist
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…
(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…
16th Century
Protestant
And Saul waxed stronger. Luke does not only in this place commend the bold zeal of Paul in confessing the faith of Christ, but also he tel…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Saul increased the more in strength Not of body, but of mind; his gifts and graces, and spiritual light and know…
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 …
