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Acts 9:35

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What does Acts 9:35 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
Acts 9:35 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
32And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda.
33And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied.
34And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.
35And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
37And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died: and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.
38And as Lydda was nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men unto him, entreating him, Delay not to come on unto us.
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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
“And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron, etc.] Saron, which is here joined to Lydda, is the name of a fruitful country on the borders of the Mediterranean sea, between Joppa and Caesarea, beginning at Lydda. There were two countries in the land of Israel called Saron, as Jerom observes f493; there was one between Mount Tabor, and the lake of Tiberias; and there was another which reached from Caesarea of Palestine, to the town of Joppa; the former was inhabited by the Gadites, and was beyond Jordan, (<130516>1 Chronicles 5:16) the other was on this side Jordan, near Lydda. And this is what is here meant; and of which the same writer elsewhere says f494, the whole country by Joppa and Lydda is…”
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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
“all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron--(or "Sharon," a rich vale between Joppa and CÃ&brvbrsarea). saw him, and turned to the Lord--that is, there was a general conversion in consequence.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And all - The mass, or body of the people. The affliction of the man had been long, and was probably well known; the miracle would be celebrated, and the effect was an extensive revival of religion. Saron - This was the champaign, or open country, usually mentioned by the name of “Sharon” in the Old Testament, 1 Ch Acts 9:16; Acts 27:29; Ca. Acts 2:1; Isaiah 33:9. It was a region of extraordinary fertility, and the name was almost proverbial to denote “any country of great beauty and fertility.” Compare Isaiah 33:9; Isaiah 35:2; Isaiah 65:10. It was situated south of Mount Carmel, along the coast of the Mediterranean, extending to Caesarea and Joppa. Lydda was situated in this region. Turned…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Lydda was a large town, one day's journey from Jerusalem. It stood in the plain or valley of Sharon, which extended from Cesarea to Joppa, and was noted for its fruitfulness. Acts 9:36”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“all: Act 4:4, Act 5:12-14, Act 6:7, Act 19:10, Act 19:20; Psa 110:3; Isa 66:8 Saron: Ch1 5:16 turned: Act 9:42, Act 11:21, Act 15:19, Act 26:18-20; Deu 4:30; Psa 22:27; Isa 31:6; Lam 3:40; Hos 12:6, Hos 14:2; Joe 2:13; Luk 1:16, Luk 1:17; Co2 3:16; Th1 1:9, Th1 1:10 Acts 9:36”
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