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**Men, &c.** See note on [Acts 1:11](../../../kjv/acts/1/11) with [Acts 7:2](../../../kjv/acts/7/2) .
**defence** . Greek. *apologia.* Occurs eight times, here; Act 25:16 . [1 Corinthians 9:3](../../../kjv/1-corinthians/9/3) . [2 Corinthians 7:11](../../../kjv/2-corinthians/7/11) .[Philippians 1:1](../../../kjv/philippians/1/1) , [Philippians 1:7](../../../kjv/philippians/1/7) , [Philippians 1:17](../../../kjv/philippians/1/17) ; 2Ti 4:16 . [1 Peter 3:15](../../../kjv/1-peter/3/15) . See the verb, [Acts 19:33](../../../kjv/acts/19/33) .

**spake . . . to** = addressed. Greek. *prosphoneo,* as in [Acts 21:40](../../../kjv/acts/21/40) .
**Hebrew** . Greek. *Hebrais,* as in [Acts 21:40](../../../kjv/acts/21/40) .
**tongue** . Greek. *dialektos,* as in [Acts 1:19](../../../kjv/acts/1/19) .
**kept, &c** . = shewed silence the more.

**verily** . Texts omit.
**man** . Greek. *aner* . App-123 .
**in Cilicia** = of Cilicia.
**brought up** . Greek. *anatrepho.* Only here and [Acts 7:20](../../../kjv/acts/7/20) , [Acts 7:21](../../../kjv/acts/7/21) .
**Gamaliel** . See note on [Acts 5:34](../../../kjv/acts/5/34) . Only mentioned in these two places.
**taught** . Greek. *paideuo,* to train a child ( *pais* ), instruct, chastise. See [Acts 7:22](../../../kjv/acts/7/22) .[Luke 23:16](../../../kjv/luke/23/16) , [Luke 23:22](../../../kjv/luke/23/22) .
**according to** . Greek. *kata.* App-104 .
**perfect manner** . Literally accuracy. Greek. *akribeia.* Only here. Much used by medical writers.
**of the fathers** . Greek. *patroos* , pertaining to the fathers. Only here, [Acts 24:14](../../../kjv/acts/24/14) ; [Acts 28:17](../../../kjv/acts/28/17) .
**and was** = being. Gr *huparcho* . See note on [Luke 9:48](../../../kjv/luke/9/48) .
**zealous** . See note on [Acts 21:20](../../../kjv/acts/21/20) .
**toward** = of, i.e. a zealot in behalf of. Compare [Philippians 1:3](../../../kjv/philippians/1/3) , [Philippians 1:5](../../../kjv/philippians/1/5) , [Philippians 1:6](../../../kjv/philippians/1/6) .
**God** . App-98 .
**as ye, &c** . This was to conciliate them. Figure of speech *Protherapeia* . App-6 .

**this** . Emph.
**way** . See [Acts 9:2](../../../kjv/acts/9/2) .
**unto** = as far as.
**the** . Omit.
**binding** . Greek. *desmeuo* . Only here and [Matthew 23:4](../../../kjv/matthew/23/4) .
**delivering** . Same as "commit" in [Acts 8:3](../../../kjv/acts/8/3) .
**women** . Compare [Acts 8:3](../../../kjv/acts/8/3) ; [Acts 9:2](../../../kjv/acts/9/2) .

**also, &c** . = the high priest also.
**bear . . . witness** . Greek. *martureo* . See p. 1511. Same as [Acts 15:8](../../../kjv/acts/15/8) .
**all the estate, &c** . = the whole presbytery. Greek. *presbuterion* . Only here, [Luke 22:66](../../../kjv/luke/22/66) . [1 Timothy 4:14](../../../kjv/1-timothy/4/14) .
**brethren** . This means the Jewish rulers in Damascus.
**went** = was going.
**to** = unto. Greek. *eis* . App-104 .
**there** . Greek. *ekeise* . Only here and [Acts 21:3](../../../kjv/acts/21/3) . Add "also".
**for to be punished** = in order that (Greek. *hina)* they might be punished. Greek. *timoreo* . Only here and [Acts 26:11](../../../kjv/acts/26/11) .

**was come nigh** = drew near.
**unto** = to.
**noon** . Greek. *mesembria* . Only here and [Acts 8:26](../../../kjv/acts/8/26) (south).
**suddenly** . Greek. *exaiphnes* . See note on [Acts 9:3](../../../kjv/acts/9/3) .
**shone . . . round** . Greek. *periastrapto* . See note on [Acts 9:3](../../../kjv/acts/9/3) .
**from** = out of. Greek. *ek* . App-104 .
**heaven** = the heaven. See note on [Matthew 6:9](../../../kjv/matthew/6/9) , [Matthew 6:10](../../../kjv/matthew/6/10) .
**light** . Greek. *phos* . App-130 .

**ground** . Greek. *edaphos* . Only here.
**heard** . See note on [Acts 9:4](../../../kjv/acts/9/4) .
**Saul, Saul** . See note on [Acts 9:4](../../../kjv/acts/9/4) .

**answered** . Greek. *apokrinomai* . App-122 .
**Lord** . App-98 .
**Jesus** . App-98 .
**of Nazareth** = the Nazarene. See [Acts 2:22](../../../kjv/acts/2/22) . The Lord Himself uses the despised name.

**with** . Greek. *sun* . App-104 .
**saw** = beheld. Greek. *theaomai* . App-133 . It was no mere lightning flash. Compare "glory", [Acts 22:11](../../../kjv/acts/22/11) .
**and were afraid** . Omit.
**heard** . See note on [Acts 9:7](../../../kjv/acts/9/7) .
**spake** . Greek. *laleo.* App-121 .

**What shall I do** . This question is only in this account.
**Arise** . Greek. *anistemi.* App-178 .
**told** . Greek. *laleo* , as in [Acts 22:9](../../../kjv/acts/22/9) .
**of** = concerning. Greek. *peri* . App-104 .
**appointed** . Greek. *tasso* . See note on [Acts 13:48](../../../kjv/acts/13/48) .

**see** . Greek. *emblepo.* App-133 .:7.
**for** = from. Greek. *apo.* App-104 .
**glory** . Greek. *doxa.* See note on [John 1:14](../../../kjv/john/1/14) . Compare [Acts 7:55](../../../kjv/acts/7/55) .
**that** . Emph.
**led by the hand** . See note on [Acts 9:8](../../../kjv/acts/9/8) .
**of** = by. Greek. *hup* o. App-104 .
**were with** . Greek. *suneimi.* Only here and [Luke 9:18](../../../kjv/luke/9/18) .

**one** = a certain. Greek. *tis* . App-123 .
**devout** . Greek. *eusebes.* See note on [Acts 10:2](../../../kjv/acts/10/2) , but the texts read *eulabes* , as in [Acts 2:5](../../../kjv/acts/2/5) .
**having a good report** = borne witness to. Greek. *matureo,* as in [Acts 22:5](../../../kjv/acts/22/5) . Compare [Hebrews 11:2](../../../kjv/hebrews/11/2) , [Hebrews 11:4](../../../kjv/hebrews/11/4) , &c, Revised Version.
**dwelt** . Greek. *katoikeo.* See note on [Acts 2:5](../../../kjv/acts/2/5) .

**Saul** . Greek. *Saoul,* as in [Acts 22:7](../../../kjv/acts/22/7) .
**receive thy sight** . Literally look up. Greek. *anablepo.* App-133 .:6.
**looked up** . Same word. Greek. *anablepo* .

**chosen** = destined. Greek. *procheirizomai.* Only here and [Acts 26:16](../../../kjv/acts/26/16) . Not the same as in [Acts 1:2](../../../kjv/acts/1/2) , &c.
**that thou shouldest know** = to know. Greek. *ginosko.* App-132 .
**will** . Greek. *thelema.* App-102 .
**see** . Greek. *eid* o *n* . App-133 .
**that Just One** = the Righteous One. Greek. *dikaios.* App-191 . Compare [Acts 3:14](../../../kjv/acts/3/14) ; Act 7:52 . [1 John 2:1](../../../kjv/1-john/2/1) . Figure of speech *Antonomasia.* App-6 . Paul was thus led to avoid using any term that would excite his hearers.
**shouldest hear** = to hear.
**the voice of His mouth** = His commands. Figure of speech *Idioma.* App-6 . Paul thus received his commission direct from the Lord Himself. Compare [Galatians 1:1](../../../kjv/galatians/1/1) , [Galatians 1:12](../../../kjv/galatians/1/12) .
**of** = out of. Gr *ek.* App-104 .

**His witness** = a witness to Him.
**witness** . See [Acts 1:8](../../../kjv/acts/1/8) .
**men** . Greek. *anthropos.* App-123 .
**what** = the things which.
**seen** . Greek. *horao.* App-133 .

**baptized** . App-115 . The verb is in Mid. Voice.
**wash away** . Greek. *apolouo.* App-136 and App-185 .
**sins** . Greek. *hamartia.* App-128 .
**calling on** . See note on [Acts 2:21](../../../kjv/acts/2/21) .
**the name** . See note on [Acts 2:38](../../../kjv/acts/2/38) .
**the Lord** . The texts read "of Him", i.e. His name, referring to the Righteous One.

**was come again** = returned. See [Acts 9:26](../../../kjv/acts/9/26) . [Galatians 1:18](../../../kjv/galatians/1/18) . App-180 .
**prayed** = was praying. Greek. *proseuchomai* . App-134 .
**temple** . Greek. *hieron.* See [Matthew 23:16](../../../kjv/matthew/23/16) . A point to weigh with his hearers.
**trance** . Greek. *ekstasis.* See note on [Acts 10:10](../../../kjv/acts/10/10) .

**saying** . Before "saying" supply ellipsis, "and heard Him".
**quickly** = with (Greek. *en.* App-104 .) speed.
**out of** . Greek. *ek* . App-104 .
**receive** . Greek. *paradechomai.* See note on [Acts 16:21](../../../kjv/acts/16/21) . Figure of speech *Tapeinosis.* App-6 .
**testimony** . Greek. *marturia.* See note on p. 1511 and Compare [Acts 1:8](../../../kjv/acts/1/8) .
**concerning** . Greek. *peri* . App-104 .

**they** = they themselves,
**know** . Greek. *epistamai.* App-132 .
**imprisoned** = was imprisoning. Greek. *phulakizo.* Only here.
**beat** = was beating. Greek. *dero* . See note on [Acts 5:40](../../../kjv/acts/5/40) .
**in every synagogue** . Greek. *kata tas sunagogas,* synagogue by synagogue. Showing Paul's systematic action.
**believed** . Greek. *pisteuo.* App-150 .

**Thy martyr Stephen** = Stephen Thy witness (Greek. *martur.* See [Acts 1:8](../../../kjv/acts/1/8) ).
**shed** = being poured out. Greek. *ekcheo* as in [Acts 2:17](../../../kjv/acts/2/17) , [Acts 2:18](../../../kjv/acts/2/18) , [Acts 2:33](../../../kjv/acts/2/33) .
**consenting** . Greek. *suneudokeo.* See note on [Acts 8:1](../../../kjv/acts/8/1) .
**unto his death** . The texts omit.
**kept** = was guarding.
**raiment** = garments. As in [Acts 14:14](../../../kjv/acts/14/14) .
**slew** . Greek. *anaireo.* See note on [Acts 2:23](../../../kjv/acts/2/23) .

**send** . Greek. *exapostello.* App-174 .
**Gentiles** = nations. Greek. *ethnos.*

**gave him audience** = were listening to him. As in [Acts 22:7](../../../kjv/acts/22/7) , the verb followed by the Genitive case shows that they followed what he was saying.
**word** . Greek. *logos.* App-121 . The thought of Gentiles on an equality with Jews was intolerable.
**ullet**
**lifted up, &c** . Compare [Acts 2:14](../../../kjv/acts/2/14) ; [Acts 14:11](../../../kjv/acts/14/11) .
**Away** . See note on [John 19:15](../../../kjv/john/19/15) .
**earth** . Greek. *ge* . App-129 .
**fit** . Greek. *katheko* . Only here and [Romans 1:28](../../../kjv/romans/1/28) . To teach the Gentiles that the Messiah of the Jews was a crucified malefactor was an outrageous offence to the orthodox Jew ([1 Corinthians 1:23](../../../kjv/1-corinthians/1/23) ).

**cried out** = were crying out. Greek. *kraugazo.* See [John 18:40](../../../kjv/john/18/40) .
**cast off** . Greek. *ripto* .
**clothes** = outer garments. Greek. *himation.* Holding them in their hands and tossing them upward.
**threw** = were throwing. Greek. *ballo.* App-174 .

**chief captain** . See note on [Acts 21:31](../../../kjv/acts/21/31) .
**castle** . See note on [Acts 21:34](../../../kjv/acts/21/34) .
**examined** . Greek. *anetazo* . Only here and [Acts 22:29](../../../kjv/acts/22/29) .
**scourging** . Greek. *mastix.* Here and [Hebrews 11:36](../../../kjv/hebrews/11/36) translated "scourging"; in the Gospels ([Mark 3:10](../../../kjv/mark/3/10) ; [Mark 5:29](../../../kjv/mark/5/29) , [Mark 5:34](../../../kjv/mark/5/34) , [Luke 7:21](../../../kjv/luke/7/21) ) Translated "plague". Compare [John 19:1](../../../kjv/john/19/1) .
**that** = in order that. Greek. *hina* .
**know** . Greek. *epiginosko.* App-132 .
**wherefore** = on account of (Greek. *dia)* . what cause.
**cried** = were shouting. Greek. *epiphoneo.* See note on [Acts 12:22](../../../kjv/acts/12/22) .
**against** . Literally "at". No preposition.

**bound** . Greek. *pr* oteino, to stretch out or tie up. Only here.
**thongs** . Greek. *himas.* Here, [Mark 1:7](../../../kjv/mark/1/7) . [Luke 3:16](../../../kjv/luke/3/16) . [John 1:27](../../../kjv/john/1/27) .
**centurion** . See note on [Acts 21:32](../../../kjv/acts/21/32) .
**Is it** = If (Greek. *ei* . App-118 . a) it is.
**scourge** . Greek. *mastizo.* Only here. The usual word is *mastigoo.*
**uncondemned** . Greek. *akatakritos.* See note on [Acts 16:37](../../../kjv/acts/16/37) .

**went** . The chiliarch having given his orders, had gone to his quarters.
**told** . Greek. *apangello.* See note on [Acts 16:36](../../../kjv/acts/16/36) .
**Take heed** . The texts omit.
**what thou doest** = what art thou about to do?

**sum** . Greek. *kephalaion.* Only here and [Hebrews 8:1](../../../kjv/hebrews/8/1) . In Septuagint [Leviticus 6:4](../../../kjv/leviticus/6/4) .[Numbers 4:2](../../../kjv/numbers/4/2) ; [Numbers 5:7](../../../kjv/numbers/5/7) (principal), &c.
**obtained** . Greek. *ktaomai.* See note on [Acts 1:18](../../../kjv/acts/1/18) .
**freedom** . Greek. *politeia =* citizenship. Here and [Ephesians 2:12](../../../kjv/ephesians/2/12) .
**born** = "even born so. "

**straightway** . Greek. *eutheos,* as in [Acts 21:30](../../../kjv/acts/21/30) (forthwith).
**departed** . See note on [Acts 19:9](../../../kjv/acts/19/9) .
**should have, &c** . = were about to examine.

**On the morrow** = But on the morrow.
**because, &c** . = wishing (Greek. *boulomai.* App-102 .) to know.
**certainty** . See note on [Acts 21:34](../../../kjv/acts/21/34) .
**accused.** Greek. *katlgoreo.* Occurs nine times in Acts.
**of** . Greek. *para.* App-104 , but the texts read *hup* o, xviii. 1.
**from his bands** . The texts omit.
**council** = the Sanhedrin. See [John 11:47](../../../kjv/john/11/47) .
**appear** . The texts read "come together".
**brought . . . down** . Greek. *katago.* See note on [Acts 21:3](../../../kjv/acts/21/3) .

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