Acts 13:9

Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him

1. Saul / Paul - Saul is the Hebrew name. Paul is the Greek name. Paulus is the Latin (Roman) name. All three have the same meaning.

2. This verse is a transition - Previously he was called Saul, the Hebrew name. Now he is heading into Gentile mission work. Now he will be called Paul, the Greek name.

3. Filled with the Holy Spirit - (Again.) Paul was filled with the Holy Spirit following his baptism in Acts 9:1-43. We also noticed that Peter and other apostles were "filled" multiple times. This term indicates that what he is about to do or say is God directed or inspired.

4. Looked intently - There is another word for a glance or casual look. This word indicates a deeper look into rather just a surface glance. This word is used when Jesus "looked" at the rich young ruler and loved him. Jesus did not just look at the clothing and how his hair was combed. Jesus looked inside and loved the heart He saw.

5. Here, Paul looked inside, at the heart, mind, and intent of the this man.