And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.
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Gill's Exposition
And Ananias went his way,.... He arose from off his bed or seat, where he was, went out of his house, and on the way to the place where Saul was; he had nothing more to say, his objections were…
Barnes' Notes
Putting his hands on him - This was not “ordination,” but was the usual mode of imparting or communicating blessings. See the notes on Mat 19:13; Mat 9:18. Brother Saul - An expression recognizing him…
Adam Clarke
Brother Saul - As he found that the Head of the Church had adopted Saul into the heavenly family, he made no scruple to give him the right hand of fellowship, and therefore said, Brother Saul.
The…
As for God, his work is perfect; if he begin, he will make an end: a good work was begun in Saul, when he was brought to Christ's feet, in that word, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And never did…
Cambridge Bible
Brother Saul The Hebrew form of the name, see Act 9:9, note.
the Lord, even Jesus Combining the name "Lord" used by Saul when the vision appeared, with that "Jesus" which Christ, speaking from His…
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