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Acts 13:9

Acts 13:9
Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then Saul (who also is called Paul),.... He was called by both these names; as he was a Jew by birth, his parents called him Saul, that was his Jewish name, and by which he went among the Jews; and as…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

}Then Saul, (who is also called Paul) - This is the last time that this apostle is called “Saul.” Henceforward, he is designated by the title by which he is usually known, as “Paul.” When, or why,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Saul, who also is - Paul - This is the first time the name Paul occurs, and the last time in which this apostle is called Saul, as his common or general name.

Saul, שאול Shaul, was the name of the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 13:4-13

In these verses we have,

I. A general account of the coming of Barnabas and Saul to the famous island of Cyprus; and perhaps thitherward they steered their course because Barnabas was a native of that…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Then[But] Saul, who also is called Paul The proconsul had been determined in his purpose, and Saul had come before him. At this point we first meet the name by which the great Apostle is best known…

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