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Acts 9:4

Acts 9:4
And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he fell to the earth,.... Not being able to bear the light, and still less the divine glory and majesty which he perceived was present; and therefore, in great confusion, amazement, and fear, he…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And he fell to the earth - He was astonished and overcome by the sudden flash of light. There is a remarkable similarity between what occurred here, and what is recorded of Daniel in regard to the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

And he fell to the earth - Being struck down with the lightning: many persons suppose he was on horseback, and painters thus represent him; but this is utterly without foundation. Painters are, in…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 9:1-9

We found mention made of Saul twice or thrice in the story of Stephen, for the sacred penman longed to come to his story; and now we are come to it, not quite taking leave of Peter but from…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And he fell to the earth Dazzled by the intense brightness. From Act 26:14 we find that not only Saul but his companions were struck down by the light, though there was more in the vision which he…