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Acts 22:13

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 22:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “came unto me, and standing by me said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And in that very hour I looked up on him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

came unto me, and standing by me said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And in that very hour I looked up on him.
Acts 22:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.
11And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me I came into Damascus.
12And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well reported of by all the Jews that dwelt there,
13came unto me, and standing by me said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And in that very hour I looked up on him.
14And he said, The God of our fathers hath appointed thee to know his will, and to see the Righteous One, and to hear a voice from his mouth.
15For thou shalt be a witness for him unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.
16And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Came unto me, etc.] Being at the house of Judas, in that street of Damascus called Straight, (<440911>Acts 9:11) and stood; at the side of him, or by him, putting his hands on him: and said unto me, brother Saul; (see Gill on “<440917>Acts 9:17”). receive thy sight, “or look up”, and the same hour I looked up upon him; that is, immediately, directly: for so the phrase, “that same hour”, is frequently used by the Jews: the words in (<041621>Numbers 16:21) “that I may consume them in a moment”, are rendered by Onkelos, “that I may consume them in an hour”; for an hour is used for a moment with them.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The God of our fathers hath chosen thee--studiously linking the new economy upon the old, as but the sequel of it; both having one glorious Author.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes on Acts 9:17-18. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Brother: Act 9:17; Plm 1:16 Acts 22:14”
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