And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests?”
21. They were all amazed. This is added, that we may know that the power of God was acknowledged. For seeing that the zeal of Paul against the gospel was openly known, they saw no other cause of such a sudden change but the hand of God.
God's work is perfect; if He begins, He will make an end. Christ never abandons those brought to His feet, even when they lie blind and broken. He tears to heal, smites to bind up, convinces to comfort. Ananias is sent to look after Saul, not because the great apostles were too busy, but so Christ might honour the obscure and encourage faithful ministers wherever our lot is cast.
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Commenting on Acts 9:10-22
But all that heard him were amazed,.... Not the disciples that believed in Christ, but the unbelievers, as appears from their words: and said, is not this he that destroyed them that called on this name in Jerusalem? they do not express the name of Christ, out of malice and ill will; which shows who they were that said these words, and were astonished to...