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A Glimpse of Heaven's Glory
Commentators widely agree that the light Saul saw was not natural, like lightning, but a supernatural manifestation of Jesus' divine glory. Several scholars connect it to the Old Testament 'Shekinah' glory—the visible presence of God. This brilliant light, described as brighter than the midday sun, was an undeniable sign that Saul was encountering the risen and glorified Christ Himself.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 9:3
18th Century
Theologian
And as he journeyed. On his way; or while he was traveling. The place where this occurred is not known. Tradition has fixed it at…
AT Robertson
On Acts 9:3
As he journeyed (εν τω πορευεσθα). Luke's common idiom for a temporal clause (in the journeying), εν with the locative articular m…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 9:3
19th Century
Bishop
And as he journeyed.—The route by which the persecutor and his companions traveled was probably that taken by the Roman road, whic…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 9:3
19th Century
Preacher
And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
When speaking before Agr…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 9:3
As he approached Damascus, Saul saw a light from heaven and heard a voice from heaven. In 9:3 the light is described as simply “a light from heaven…
John Calvin
On Acts 9:3
16th Century
Theologian
As he was on the way. In seeking letters from the high priest, he willingly rushed headlong against Christ; and now he is forced to obey w…
John Gill
On Acts 9:3
17th Century
Pastor
And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus
Some say it was a mile from Damascus: though, no mention is made of his o…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 9:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Saul was so misinformed that he thought he should do all he could against the name of Christ, believing he was serving God by doing so; he seemed t…