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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Acts 9 - Introduction

* The conversion of Saul. (1-9) Saul converted preaches Christ. (10-22) Saul is persecuted at Damascus, and goes to Jerusalem. (23-31) Cure of Eneas. (32-35) Dorcas raised to life. (36-43)

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See also Acts 9 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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  • Charles Box Commentaries

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  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Combined Bible Commentary

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • Mark Dunagan Commentaries

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  • McGarvey and Pendleton Commentaries

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  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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