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The Question of Conversion
Commentators unanimously point to Saul's question, "Lord, what will you have me to do?" as the essence of true conversion. It marks a radical, immediate shift from pursuing his own will to surrendering completely to Christ's authority. As Albert Barnes notes, the great conflict between a person and God is over whose will shall be followed. This question signifies that the conflict is over and a new life, directed by Jesus, has begun.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 9:6
18th Century
Theologian
And he trembling. Alarmed at what he saw and heard, and at the consciousness of his own evil course. It is not remarkable that a sinner tr…
AT Robertson
On Acts 9:6
The best MSS. do not have "trembling and astonished," and "What wilt thou have me to do, Lord?" The Textus Receptus put these words in here without…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 9:6
19th Century
Bishop
And he trembling and astonished . . .—These words, as far as textual authority is concerned, stand on the same footing as…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 9:6
19th Century
Preacher
And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?
This was a very natural question from one who had always …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 9:6
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 9:6
16th Century
Theologian
The fruit of that reprimand follows, with which we have said it was necessary for Paul to have been severely shaken, so that his hardness might be …
John Gill
On Acts 9:6
17th Century
Pastor
And he trembling and astonished
At the light and voice, and appearance of Christ, and especially at the words last s…
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…