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Acts 26:22

Acts 26:22
Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

That Christ should suffer,.... Great afflictions in soul and body, and death itself; this is recorded by Moses, Gen 3:15 and is the sense of many of the types, as of the passover, brazen serpent, &c.…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Having therefore obtained help of God - Paul had seen and felt his danger. He had known the determined malice of the Jews, and their efforts to take his life. He had been rescued by Lysias, and had…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Having - obtained help of God - According to the gracious promise made to him: see Act 26:17.

Witnessing both to small and great - Preaching before kings, rulers, priests, and peasants; fearing no…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 26:12-23

All who believe a God, and have a reverence for his sovereignty, must acknowledge that those who speak and act by his direction, and by warrant from him, are not to be opposed; for that is fighting…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Having therefore obtained help of God[R. V.the help that is from God.] The "therefore" implies that against such attempts the help which alone could deliver him was divine. The word for "help" means…