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Acts 26:13 Cross-References
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“At midday , O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.”
Acts 26:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 26:13
At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven (φῶς οὐρανόθεν, phōs ouranothen)—Paul emphasizes the supernatural origin of the light that arrested him on the Damascus road. Above the brightness of the sun (ὑπὲρ τὴν λαμπρότητα τοῦ ἡλίου, huper tēn lamprotēta tou hēliou) stresses the overwhelming glory exceeding natural illumination at its zenith. This 'midday' detail unique to Paul's third telling (cf. Acts 9:3, 22:6) heightens the miracle—a light brighter than noon sun. Shining round about me (περιλάμψαν, perilampsan) means 'flashed around,' enveloping Paul and his companions in divin...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 26:13
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“And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.”
“neither of the moon”
“and his garments became as white as the light.”
“as I made my journey”
“it happened that he got close to Damascus”
“and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter”
“and the sun ashamed; for Yahweh of Armies will reign on Mount Zion”