ACTS 26:9 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.”
'I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. - Paul confesses his former stance: he 'was convinced' (edokei, edokei-'it seemed good to me, I was persuaded') that he 'ought' (dei, dei-'it is necessary') to oppose the name (onoma, onoma) of Jesus. His language shows how sincere conviction drove his persecution. He was not evil but mistaken, zealous but misguided. This confession establishes his transformation as real and dramatic, not mere opinion change.
Church Fathers on Acts 26:9
And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? Acts 26:6-8 Two arguments he lays down for the Resurrection: one, the argument from the prophets: and he does not bring forward any prophet (in…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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