Acts 22:23
“And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And as they bound him with thongs,.... To a pillar, in order to be scourged, according to the Roman manner (d). Nor was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Cast off their clothes - Their outer garments. Probably they did it now intending to stone him, Act 7:58. And threw dust…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Cast off their clothes - Bishop Pearce supposes that shaking their upper garments is all that is meant here; and that it…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 22:22-30
Paul was going on with this account of himself, had shown them his commission to preach among the Gentiles without any…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
cast off their clothes i.e. the loose upper robe, which could easily be laid aside, and which in such an excitement…
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