Acts 9:18
“And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And immediately there fell from his eyes, as it had been scales,.... Which were little thin skins or films, like the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
As it had been scales - ὡσεὶ λεπίδες hōsei lepides. The word ὡσεὶ hōsei, “as it had been,” is designed to qualify…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
There fell from his eyes as it had been scales - This was real: he had been so dazzled with the brightness of the light…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 9:10-22
As for God, his work is perfect; if he begin, he will make an end: a good work was begun in Saul, when he was brought to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales The word rendered "scales" is used as a technical term…
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