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Barnes' Notes on Acts 22:5

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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As also the high priest ... - See the notes on Acts 9:2. All the estate of the elders - Greek: all the presbytery; that is, the whole body of the Sanhedrin, or Great Council of the nation. Unto the brethren - The Jewish brethren who were at Damascus. Paul here speaks as a Jew, and regards his countrymen as his brethren. return to 'Top of Page'
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