Easter · Third Sunday of Easter · Year C
Acts 9:1-22
Saul's Conversion on the Road to Damascus
April 30, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" (Acts 9:4)
Still breathing threats against the disciples, Saul is confronted by a blinding light and the voice of the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus, and is led blind into the city to wait. Ananias, sent by the Lord despite his fear of Saul's reputation, restores his sight and baptizes him, and Saul begins at once to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues.
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Acts 9 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries side by side on Saul's encounter on the road to Damascus.
Acts 9 Commentary: The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus Enduring Word · David Guzik
Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on Saul's conversion and early ministry.
Acts 9 Commentary Precept Austin
An index of older public-domain commentaries on the chapter.
Acts 9 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight
Barnes' notes on Ananias's role and the meaning of Saul's baptism.
Commentary on Acts 9:1-6 [7-20] Working Preacher
Highlights Ananias as the character an Eastertide preacher should focus on.
Acts 9:1-20 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A preaching-focused reading of how God's larger story overtakes Saul's plans.
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