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but their plot became known to Saul. They watched the gates both day and night that they might kill him,

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The Persecutor is Persecuted

Commentators highlight the dramatic reversal in Saul's life. The man who came to Damascus to persecute Christians is now being intensely persecuted for his new faith. His powerful preaching stirred such opposition that a plot was formed to kill him, demonstrating that following Christ often invites hostility from the world.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 9:24

18th Century

Theologian

But their laying await. Their counsel; their design.

Was known of Saul. It was made known to him. In what way this was com…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 9:24

Plot (επιβουλη). Old word for a plan (βουλη) against (επ) one. In the N.T. only in Acts (9:24; 20:3,19; 23:30).

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 9:24

19th Century

Bishop

They watched the gates day and night to kill him. A somewhat fuller account of this episode in the Apostle’s life is give…

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Charles Spurgeon

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

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 9:24

Luke’s expression “after many days had gone by” probably means three years later (). Paul himself refers to his escape from Damascus in [Reference …

John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 9:24

17th Century

Pastor

But their laying await was known of Saul
Either by divine revelation, or by some friends, who had got knowledge of i…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Acts 9:23–31

17th Century

Minister

When we enter into the way of God, we must expect trials; but the Lord knows how to deliver the godly, and will, with the temptation, also make…