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Acts 22:17
17And it came to pass when I had returned to Jerusalem, and as I was praying in the temple, that I became in ecstasy,
Acts 22:17 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;
- New International Version (NIV)“When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance
- English Standard Version (ESV)"When I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, I fell into a trance
- New King James Version (NKJV)“Now it happened, when I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance
Context of Acts 22:17
15for thou shalt be a witness for him to all men of what thou hast seen and heard. 16And now why lingerest thou? Arise and get baptised, and have thy sins washed away, calling on his name. And it came to pass when I had returned to Jerusalem, and as I was praying in the temple, that I became in ecstasy, 18and saw him saying to me, Make haste and go quickly out of Jerusalem, for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me. 19And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I was imprisoning and beating in every synagogue those that believe on thee;
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Ἐγένετο δέ μοι ὑποστρέψαντι εἰς Ἰερουσαλὴμ καὶ προσευχομένου μου ἐν τῷ ἱερῷ γενέσθαι με ἐν ἐκστάσειRead the interlinear
Cross-references for Acts 22:17
- Acts 9:26And having arrived at Jerusalem he essayed to join himself to the disciples, and all were afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
- Galatians 1:18Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to make acquaintance with Peter, and I remained with him fifteen days;
- Acts 10:9And on the morrow, as these were journeying and drawing near to the city, Peter went up on the house to pray, about the sixth hour.
- 2 Corinthians 12:1Well, it is not of profit to me to boast, for I will come to visions and revelations of [the] Lord.
- Revelation 1:10I became in [the] Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a great voice as of a trumpet,
Commentaries on Acts 22:17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17When I was come again to Jerusalem - It is likely that he refers to the first journey to Jerusalem, about three years after his conversion, Acts 9:25, Acts 9:26, and Galatians 1:18. I was in a trance - This circumstance is not mentioned any where else, unless it be that to which himself refers in 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, when he conceived himself transported to the third heaven; and, if the case be the same, the appearance of Jesus Christ to him, and the…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17When I was come again to Jerusalem - That is, three years after his conversion. See Galatians 1:17-18. While I prayed in the temple - Paul, like other converts to Christianity from among the Jews, would naturally continue to offer his devotions in the temple. We meet with repeated instances of their continuing to comply with the customs of the Jewish people. I was in a trance - Greek: ecstasy. See the notes on Acts 10:10. It is possible that he may here…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-21Verses 12-21 The apostle goes on to relate how he was confirmed in the change he had made. The Lord having chosen the sinner, that he should know his will, he is humbled, enlightened, and brought to the knowledge of Christ and his blessed gospel. Christ is here called that Just One; for he is Jesus Christ the righteous. Those whom God has chosen to know his will, must look to Jesus, for by him God has made known his good-will to us. The great gospel…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17-22While Paul was praying in the temple, he saw a vision of Jesus. Jesus told him that the people of Jerusalem would not accept his message. The Lord then sent him to the Gentiles. The crowd’s reaction to this report confirmed this reality (22:22–23).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 17-2117-21. it came to pass, &c.--This thrilling dialogue between the glorified Redeemer and his chosen vessel is nowhere else related. when I was come again to Jerusalem--on the occasion mentioned in Ac 9:26-29. while I prayed in the temple--He thus calls their attention to the fact that after his conversion he kept up his connection with the temple as before.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Acts 22
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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