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Acts 22:19 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Acts 22:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 22 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:”
Acts 22:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 22:19
Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat (ἐφυλάκιζον καὶ ἔδερον)—Paul argues that his dramatic transformation would powerfully testify to Christ. The imperfect tense of both verbs indicates repeated, ongoing action—Paul systematically persecuted believers in every synagogue (κατὰ τὰς συναγωγάς). He assumes his notorious past makes him the ideal witness to Jerusalem Jews. But God's wisdom differs—Paul's persecution actually disqualified him in Jerusalem while authenticating him to Gentiles. Human reasoning about ministry strategy often inverts divine wisdom. Paul must learn that apostleship r...
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Cross-References for Acts 22:19
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“binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.”
“and in their synagogues they will scourge you.”
“entering into every house”
“still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord”