Acts 22:19

“And I said, Lord, they know, that I imprisoned, etc.] Men and women, that made a profession of the Christian religion, (<440803>Acts 8:3) and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee; in Jerusalem there were many synagogues, and in these scourging and beating of offenders were used; (see Gill on “<401017>Matthew 10:17”).”

“And I said, Lord - This shows that it was the Lord Jesus whom Paul saw in a trance in the temple. The term “Lord” is usually applied to him in the Acts . See the notes on Acts 1:24. They know - Christians know; and they will therefore be not likely to receive to their fellowship their former enemy and persecutor. Beat in every synagogue - Beating, or scourging, was often done in the synagogue. See the notes on Matthew 10:17. Compare Acts 26:11. It was customary for those who were converted to Christianity still to meet with the Jews in their synagogues, and to join with them in their worship. return to 'Top of Page'”

“And I said - It is not easy for a servant of Christ, who is himself deeply impressed with Divine truths, to imagine to what a degree men are capable of hardening their hearts against thee. He is often ready to think with Paul, It is impossible for any to resist such evidence. But experience makes him wiser and shows that wilful unbelief is proof against all truth and reason. Acts 22:20”

“know: Act 22:4, Act 8:3, Act 9:1, Act 26:9-12 beat: Mat 10:17 Acts 22:20”