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Acts 22

BSB·30 verses ·New Testament
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1Brothersἀδελφοὶadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → fathersπατέρεςpateres — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →, listenἀκούσατέakousate — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → nowνυνὶnyni — now, at the present time, at this momentG3570 — Full Word Study → to myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → defenseἀπολογίαςapologias — Verbal defense or answer given in response to accusationG627 — Full Word Study → beforeπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →.” 2When they heardἀκούσαντεςakousantes — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → him speak toπροσεφώνειprosephōnei — to call out to; address; summon by nameG4377 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → in HebrewἙβραΐδιHebraidi — Hebrew languageG1446 — Full Word Study →, they becameπαρέσχονpareschon — To provide, furnish, or supply; to give occasionG3930 — Full Word Study → even moreμᾶλλονmallon — more, rather, increasinglyG3123 — Full Word Study → silent. ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Paul declared, 3IἘγώEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → amεἰμιeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a JewἸουδαῖοςIoudaios — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →, bornγεγεννημένοςgegennēmenos — to beget, bring forth, give birthG1080 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → TarsusΤαρσῷTarsō — Ancient city in CiliciaG5019 — Full Word Study → of CiliciaΚιλικίαςKilikias — Ancient region in Asia MinorG2791 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → raisedἀνατεθραμμένοςanatethrammenos — to raise up, nourish, rearG397 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thisταύτῃtautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → cityπόλειpolei — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →. I was educatedπεπαιδευμένοςpepaideumenos — to discipline, instruct, or trainG3811 — Full Word Study → atπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study → of GamalielΓαμαλιήλGamaliēl — God is my rewardG1059 — Full Word Study → in strictἀκρίβειανakribeian — Exactness, precision, strict accuracyG195 — Full Word Study → conformityκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → to theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lawνόμουnomou — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study → of our fathersπατρῴουpatrōou — ancestral, of fathers, inherited from ancestorsG3971 — Full Word Study →. I am just as zealous forτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → any ofπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → here todayσήμερονsēmeron — Today; this present dayG4594 — Full Word Study →. 4I persecutedἐδίωξαediōxa — To pursue, persecute, or press forwardG1377 — Full Word Study → thisταύτηνtautēn — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → WayὉδὸνHodon — road, way, path, journeyG3598 — Full Word Study → even to theἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → deathθανάτουthanatou — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study →, detainingδεσμεύωνdesmeuōn — to bind, fetter, or restrainG1195 — Full Word Study → bothτεte — and; both; also; evenG5037 — Full Word Study → menἄνδραςandras — Adult male, man, or husbandG435 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → womenγυναῖκαςgynaikas — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → throwing themπαραδιδοὺςparadidous — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → prisonφυλακὰςphylakas — Prison, guard post, or watchful keepingG5438 — Full Word Study →, 5asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → high priestἀρχιερεὺςarchiereus — High priest; chief priestG749 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wholeπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → Councilπρεσβυτέριονpresbyterion — council or body of eldersG4244 — Full Word Study → can testifyμαρτυρεῖmartyrei — To testify, bear witness, give testimonyG3140 — Full Word Study → about meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. I even obtainedδεξάμενοςdexamenos — to receive or accept willinglyG1209 — Full Word Study → lettersἐπιστολὰςepistolas — written letter or epistleG1992 — Full Word Study → fromπαρ’par’ — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → themὧνhōn — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → their brothersἀδελφοὺςadelphous — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → DamascusΔαμασκὸνDamaskon — Capital of SyriaG1154 — Full Word Study →, and I was on my way to apprehendδεδεμένουςdedemenous — to bind, tie, or restrain physically or morallyG1210 — Full Word Study → these people andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → bring them toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλὴμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → be punishedτιμωρηθῶσινtimōrēthōsin — To punish or inflict penaltyG5097 — Full Word Study →. 6Aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → noonμεσημβρίανmesēmbrian — Noon; south; midday heatG3314 — Full Word Study → as Iμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → was approachingἐγγίζοντιengizonti — to draw near, approach, come closeG1448 — Full Word Study → DamascusΔαμασκῷDamaskō — Capital of SyriaG1154 — Full Word Study →, suddenlyἐξαίφνηςexaiphnēs — suddenly, unexpectedly, all at onceG1810 — Full Word Study → a brightἱκανὸνhikanon — Sufficient, adequate, capableG2425 — Full Word Study → lightφῶςphōs — Light; illumination; radianceG5457 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῦouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → flashedπεριαστράψαιperiastrapsai — to shine around, flash aboutG4015 — Full Word Study → aroundπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → meἐμέeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 7I fellἔπεσάepesa — to fall, collapse, or fall downG4098 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → groundἔδαφοςedaphos — ground, soil, earth surfaceG1475 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → heardἤκουσαēkousa — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → a voiceφωνῆςphōnēs — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → sayλεγούσηςlegousēs — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, ‘SaulΣαοὺλSaoul — Asked for, desiredG4549 — Full Word Study →, SaulΣαούλSaoul — Asked for, desiredG4549 — Full Word Study →, whyτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → do you persecuteδιώκειςdiōkeis — To pursue, persecute, or press forwardG1377 — Full Word Study → Meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →?’ 8WhoΤίςTis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → are Youεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →, LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →?’ IἘγὼEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → askedἀπεκρίθηνapekrithēn — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →. ‘IἘγώEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → amεἰμιeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ofho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → NazarethΝαζωραῖοςNazōraios — Nazarene, from NazarethG3480 — Full Word Study →, whomὃνhon — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → youσὺsy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → are persecutingδιώκειςdiōkeis — To pursue, persecute, or press forwardG1377 — Full Word Study →,’ He repliedΕἶπένEipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →. 9My companionsοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sawἐθεάσαντοetheasanto — To gaze upon, behold intentlyG2300 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lightφῶςphōs — Light; illumination; radianceG5457 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → they could not understandἤκουσανēkousan — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → voiceφωνὴνphōnēn — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → of the One speakingλαλοῦντόςlalountos — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → to meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 10Thenδέde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → I askedΕἶπονEipon — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, ‘WhatΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → should I doποιήσωpoiēsō — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study →, LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →?’ ‘Get upἈναστὰςAnastas — to rise up, stand up, or raise upG450 — Full Word Study → and go intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → DamascusΔαμασκόνDamaskon — Capital of SyriaG1154 — Full Word Study →,’ He toldεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. ‘Thereκἀκεῖkakei — and there; in that place alsoG2546 — Full Word Study → youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → will be toldλαληθήσεταιlalēthēsetai — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → thatὧνhōn — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → have been appointedτέτακταίtetaktai — to appoint, assign, or ordainG5021 — Full Word Study → to doποιῆσαιpoiēsai — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study →.’ 11BecauseὩςHōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → brillianceδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → of theἐκείνουekeinou — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → lightφωτὸςphōtos — Light; illumination; radianceG5457 — Full Word Study → had blinded meἐνέβλεπονeneblepon — to look intently upon; to gaze with focusG1689 — Full Word Study →, my companionsτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → led me by the handχειραγωγούμενοςcheiragōgoumenos — to guide by the hand; to leadG5496 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → DamascusΔαμασκόνDamaskon — Capital of SyriaG1154 — Full Word Study →. 12There aτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → man named AnaniasἉνανίαςHananias — God is graciousG367 — Full Word Study →, a devoutεὐλαβὴςeulabēs — reverent, devout, cautiousG2126 — Full Word Study → observerκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → of theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lawνόμονnomon — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study → who was highly regarded byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαίωνIoudaiōn — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study → living thereκατοικούντωνkatoikountōn — to dwell, to inhabit, to settle and resideG2730 — Full Word Study →, 13cameἐλθὼνelthōn — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → stood besideἐπιστὰςepistas — to stand near; to approach; to be presentG2186 — Full Word Study → meἐμὲeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. ‘Brotherἀδελφέadelphe — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → SaulΣαοὺλSaoul — Asked for, desiredG4549 — Full Word Study →,’ he saidεἶπένeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, ‘receive your sightἀνάβλεψονanablepson — To look up; to regain sightG308 — Full Word Study →.’ Andκἀγὼkagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study → atτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → thatαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → moment I could seeἀνέβλεψαaneblepsa — To look up; to regain sightG308 — Full Word Study → himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 14Thenδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → he saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, ‘TheHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fathersπατέρωνpaterōn — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → has appointedπροεχειρίσατόproecheirisato — to appoint or designate beforehandG4400 — Full Word Study → youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → to knowγνῶναιgnōnai — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → willθέλημαthelēma — will, desire, purpose, wishG2307 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to seeἰδεῖνidein — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Righteous OneΔίκαιονDikaion — righteous, just, morally uprightG1342 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to hearἀκοῦσαιakousai — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → His voice. 15You will beἔσῃesē — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → witnessμάρτυςmartys — One who testifies or bears witness; martyrG3144 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → everyoneπάνταςpantas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of whatὧνhōn — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → you have seenἑώρακαςheōrakas — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → heardἤκουσαςēkousas — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study →. 16Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nowνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study → whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → are you waiting forμέλλειςmelleis — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study →? Get upἀναστὰςanastas — to rise up, stand up, or raise upG450 — Full Word Study →, be baptizedβάπτισαιbaptisai — to immerse in water; to baptizeG907 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → washἀπόλουσαιapolousai — to wash off or away; to cleanse by washingG628 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → sins away, calling onἐπικαλεσάμενοςepikalesamenos — To call upon, invoke, or appeal toG1941 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →.’ 17Laterδέde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study →, when I had returnedὑποστρέψαντιhypostrepsanti — to turn back, return, come back againG5290 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλὴμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → was prayingπροσευχομένουproseuchomenou — to pray, to make petition to GodG4336 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeἱερῷhierō — The temple building or sanctuaryG2411 — Full Word Study →, Iμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → fellγενέσθαιgenesthai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → intoἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a tranceἐκστάσειekstasei — Amazement, astonishment, or trance stateG1611 — Full Word Study → 18andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sawἰδεῖνidein — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → the Lord sayingλέγοντάlegonta — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, ‘HurryΣπεῦσονSpeuson — to hurry, hasten, move quicklyG4692 — Full Word Study →! Leaveἔξελθεexelthe — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλήμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study → quicklyτάχειtachei — speed, quickness, hasteG5034 — Full Word Study →, becauseδιότιdioti — because; for the reason thatG1360 — Full Word Study → the people here will not accept yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → testimonyμαρτυρίανmartyrian — Formal testimony or witness givenG3141 — Full Word Study → aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → Meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →.’ 19LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →,’ IΚἀγὼKagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study → answeredεἶπονeipon — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, ‘they know very wellἐπίστανταιepistantai — to know, to understand, to be acquainted withG1987 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → in oneκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → synagogueσυναγωγὰςsynagōgas — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study → after anotherτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → imprisonedφυλακίζωνphylakizōn — To guard, keep, or imprisonG5439 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → beatδέρωνderōn — to beat, strike, or flogG1194 — Full Word Study → those whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → believedπιστεύονταςpisteuontas — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study → inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Youσέse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 20Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whenὅτεhote — when, at the time thatG3753 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → bloodαἷμαhaima — blood; life force; violent deathG129 — Full Word Study → of Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → witnessμάρτυρόςmartyros — One who testifies or bears witness; martyrG3144 — Full Word Study → StephenΣτεφάνουStephanou — Crown or wreathG4736 — Full Word Study → was shedἐξεχύννετοexechynneto — To pour out; shed; spillG1632 — Full Word Study →, Iαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → stood thereἐφεστὼςephestōs — to stand near; to approach; to be presentG2186 — Full Word Study → giving my approvalσυνευδοκῶνsyneudokōn — to agree with, consent to, approve ofG4909 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → watching overφυλάσσωνphylassōn — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5442 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → garmentsἱμάτιαhimatia — garment, outer clothing, robeG2440 — Full Word Study → of those whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → killedἀναιρούντωνanairountōn — to kill, put to death, or remove by forceG337 — Full Word Study → himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →.’ 21ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → toπρόςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, ‘GoΠορεύουPoreuou — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study →! Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → will sendἐξαποστελῶexapostelō — To send out or dispatch with official authorityG1821 — Full Word Study → youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → far awayμακρὰνmakran — at a distance; far off; afarG3112 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the Gentiles.’” 22The crowd listened to Paul untilἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → he made this statementλόγουlogou — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study →. Thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they lifted upἐπῆρανepēran — to lift up, raise, or exaltG1869 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → voicesφωνὴνphōnēn — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → and shouted, “RidΑἶρεAire — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → ofἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → him! He is not fitκαθῆκενkathēken — to be fitting, proper, or incumbent uponG2520 — Full Word Study → to liveζῆνzēn — to live, be alive, existG2198 — Full Word Study →!” 23As theyαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → were shoutingΚραυγαζόντωνKraugazontōn — to cry out loudly; to shout or screamG2905 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → throwing offῥιπτούντωνrhiptountōn — to throw or cast off forcefullyG4495 — Full Word Study → their cloaksἱμάτιαhimatia — garment, outer clothing, robeG2440 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → tossingβαλλόντωνballontōn — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → dustκονιορτὸνkoniorton — Dust; fine particles of earthG2868 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → airἀέραaera — the air; atmosphere; skyG109 — Full Word Study →, 24theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → commanderχιλίαρχοςchiliarchos — Military commander; Roman officer of rankG5506 — Full Word Study → ordered thatἐκέλευσενekeleusen — to command, order, direct authoritativelyG2753 — Full Word Study → Paul be broughtεἰσάγεσθαιeisagesthai — to bring in, lead into, introduceG1521 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → barracksπαρεμβολήνparembolēn — Military encampment or fortified barracksG3925 — Full Word Study →. He directed thatεἴπαςeipas — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → Paul be floggedμάστιξινmastixin — whip, scourge, or plagueG3148 — Full Word Study → and interrogatedἀνετάζεσθαιanetazesthai — to examine or interrogate thoroughlyG426 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → determineἐπιγνῷepignō — to come to know, recognize, perceive fullyG1921 — Full Word Study → the reasonαἰτίανaitian — Cause, charge, or accusationG156 — Full Word Study → forδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → thisοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → outcryἐπεφώνουνepephōnoun — to shout or cry out loudlyG2019 — Full Word Study → against himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 25Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → asὩςHōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → they stretched him outπροέτεινανproeteinan — to stretch out or extendG4385 — Full Word Study → to strap him downἱμᾶσινhimasin — leather strap or thongG2438 — Full Word Study →, PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study → saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → centurionἑκατόνταρχονhekatontarchon — A Roman military officer commanding one hundred soldiersG1543 — Full Word Study → standing thereἑστῶταhestōta — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study →, “Is it lawfulἔξεστινexestin — to be permitted, allowed, lawfulG1832 — Full Word Study → for youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → to flogμαστίζεινmastizein — to whip or scourge with a whipG3147 — Full Word Study → aἄνθρωπονanthrōpon — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → Roman citizenῬωμαῖονRhōmaion — Roman citizenG4514 — Full Word Study → without a trialἀκατάκριτονakatakriton — not condemned; acquitted without trialG178 — Full Word Study →?” 26On hearing this, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → centurionἑκατοντάρχηςhekatontarchēs — A Roman military officer commanding one hundred soldiersG1543 — Full Word Study → wentπροσελθὼνproselthōn — to approach, draw near, come toG4334 — Full Word Study → and reported it to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → commanderχιλιάρχῳchiliarchō — Military commander; Roman officer of rankG5506 — Full Word Study →. “WhatΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → are you goingμέλλειςmelleis — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study → to doποιεῖνpoiein — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study →?” he saidλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →. “Thisοὗτοςhoutos — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a Roman citizenῬωμαῖόςRhōmaios — Roman citizenG4514 — Full Word Study →.” 27Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → commanderχιλίαρχοςchiliarchos — Military commander; Roman officer of rankG5506 — Full Word Study → wentΠροσελθὼνProselthōn — to approach, draw near, come toG4334 — Full Word Study → to Paul and askedεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “TellΛέγεLege — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, areεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → youσὺsy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → a Roman citizenῬωμαῖοςRhōmaios — Roman citizenG4514 — Full Word Study →?” “YesΝαίNai — Yes; affirmation of truth or agreementG3483 — Full Word Study →,” he answeredἔφηephē — to say, assert, or declareG5346 — Full Word Study →. 28IἘγὼEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → paidἐκτησάμηνektēsamēn — to acquire, obtain, or possessG2932 — Full Word Study → a highπολλοῦpollou — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → priceκεφαλαίουkephalaiou — main point, chief matter, sum totalG2774 — Full Word Study → for my citizenshipπολιτείανpoliteian — citizenship; the rights and status of a citizenG4174 — Full Word Study →,” saidἈπεκρίθηApekrithē — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → commanderχιλίαρχοςchiliarchos — Military commander; Roman officer of rankG5506 — Full Word Study →. “Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → IἘγὼEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → was born a citizenγεγέννημαιgegennēmai — to beget, bring forth, give birthG1080 — Full Word Study →,” PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study → repliedἔφηephē — to say, assert, or declareG5346 — Full Word Study →. 29Then those whoοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → were aboutμέλλοντεςmellontes — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study → to interrogateἀνετάζεινanetazein — to examine or interrogate thoroughlyG426 — Full Word Study → Paul stepped backἀπέστησανapestēsan — to depart, withdraw, or fall awayG868 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → commanderχιλίαρχοςchiliarchos — Military commander; Roman officer of rankG5506 — Full Word Study → himself was alarmedἐφοβήθηephobēthē — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study → when he realizedἐπιγνοὺςepignous — to come to know, recognize, perceive fullyG1921 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → he had putδεδεκώςdedekōs — to bind, tie, or restrain physically or morallyG1210 — Full Word Study → a Roman citizen in chains. 30TheΤῇTē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → next day the commander, wantingβουλόμενοςboulomenos — to desire, wish, or intend; to exercise one's willG1014 — Full Word Study → to learnγνῶναιgnōnai — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → the real reasonἀσφαλὲςasphales — secure, certain, firm, or safeG804 — Full Word Study → Paul was accused byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαίωνIoudaiōn — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →, releasedἔλυσενelysen — to loose, unbind, or releaseG3089 — Full Word Study → himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → orderedἐκέλευσενekeleusen — to command, order, direct authoritativelyG2753 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → chief priestsἀρχιερεῖςarchiereis — High priest; chief priestG749 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wholeπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → Sanhedrinσυνέδριονsynedrion — council, governing assembly, or judicial bodyG4892 — Full Word Study → to assembleσυνελθεῖνsynelthein — to come together, assemble, gatherG4905 — Full Word Study →. Thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he broughtκαταγαγὼνkatagagōn — to bring down; to land; to lowerG2609 — Full Word Study → Paul down and had him standἔστησενestēsen — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → beforeεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Acts 22
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Acts 22 records Paul's powerful personal testimony before the angry Jerusalem mob that has just tried to lynch him. Rather than defending himself with arguments, Paul narrates his dramatic conversion encounter with the risen Christ on the Damascus Road, his call to apostolic ministry, and his obedience to share the gospel with the Gentiles. This chapter exemplifies how a genuine encounter with Jesus transforms a life completely—from violent persecutor to faithful witness—and demonstrates the power of personal testimony to communicate the gospel in contexts where debate alone would fail.

Verses 1–5: Paul's Credentials and Past Zeal

Paul respectfully addresses his accusers as "men, brethren, and fathers" (verse 1), establishing common ground. His choice to speak in Hebrew (verse 2) shows cultural sensitivity and gains the crowd's attention. He then establishes his Jewish credentials: born in Tarsus, trained under the renowned rabbi Gamaliel, thoroughly schooled in the law, and genuinely zealous for God (verses 3–4). This is crucial—Paul is not claiming to have always been a Christian. Rather, he demonstrates he once shared their convictions and passion. He then openly confesses his past sin: he persecuted "this way" to the point of death, imprisoning men and women and receiving official letters from the high priest to hunt down believers in Damascus (verses 4–5). This humbling confession of complicity in persecution establishes Paul's credibility and shows he understands their perspective.

Application: Our past mistakes need not disqualify us from ministry. When we confess them honestly, they become powerful illustrations of God's grace.

Verses 6–11: The Damascus Road Encounter

Paul describes the pivotal moment of his life: a supernatural encounter with the risen Jesus. At midday near Damascus, a blinding light from heaven appeared, and Paul heard a voice identifying itself as Jesus, the One he was persecuting (verses 6–8). His traveling companions saw the light and felt fear but did not hear the voice clearly (verse 9)—an important detail showing that Paul's experience was genuine and specific to him. Though blinded by the light's glory, Paul submitted in faith, asking "What shall I do, LORD?" (verse 10). The Lord commanded him to continue to Damascus where he would receive his life's assignment. Paul's blindness and need to be led by hand (verse 11) physically demonstrated his spiritual transformation: from confident persecutor to dependent servant.

Application: Encountering Christ requires surrendering our independence and asking, "What would you have me do?" This posture of obedience marks genuine conversion.

Verses 12–16: Ananias and Baptism

A devout Jewish believer named Ananias was sent by the Lord to restore Paul's sight and commission him. Speaking warmly as "Brother Saul," Ananias reveals God's choice of Paul: to know His will, to see "that Just One" (Jesus), and to hear His voice (verses 12–14). Paul's destiny is to be Christ's witness before all people (verse 15). Ananias then calls Paul to arise, be baptized, and "wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord" (verse 16). Baptism here symbolizes Paul's public identification with Christ and his old life's cleansing.

Application: Following Christ includes public identification through baptism and a clear sense of God-given purpose for witness.

Verses 17–21: The Temple Vision and Call to the Gentiles

Later, while praying in the Jerusalem temple, Paul experienced a trance in which Jesus urged him to leave the city immediately, explaining that Jerusalem would reject his testimony (verses 17–19). Paul protested, noting his prominent role in persecuting Christians (verses 19–20), but the Lord's response was decisive: "Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles" (verse 21).

Verses 22–30: The Mob's Response and Roman Citizenship

The crowd erupted in fury at the mention of Gentile ministry, viewing it as a betrayal of Jewish privilege (verses 22–23). Roman soldiers intervened, and Paul wisely revealed his Roman citizenship to prevent illegal scourging (verses 24–26). The chief captain, having illegally bound a Roman citizen, became afraid (verses 27–29). The next day, Paul was formally brought before the Jewish council.

Application for Today: Our personal testimony of transformation in Christ remains the most powerful tool for witness. Like Paul, we should speak humbly of our past, celebrate God's grace honestly, and boldly obey Christ's calling despite opposition or rejection.

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