Act 13:48, Gal 1:23-24 | JFB | STEP | 44-48. the next sabbath came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God-- the intervening days having been spent in further inquiry and instruction, and the excitement reaching the Gentiles, who now for the first time crowded, along with the usual worshippers, into the synagogue.

‏ Acts 13:48

44-48. the next sabbath came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God--the intervening days having been spent in further inquiry and instruction, and the excitement reaching the Gentiles, who now for the first time crowded, along with the usual worshippers, into the synagogue.

‏ Galatians 1:23-24

23. Translate as Greek, "They were hearing": tidings were brought them from time to time [Conybeare and Howson].

he which persecuted us in times past--"our former persecutor" [Alford]. The designation by which he was known among Christians still better than by his name "Saul."

destroyed--Greek, "was destroying."

24. in me--"in my case." "Having understood the entire change, and that the former wolf is now acting the shepherd's part, they received occasion for joyful thanksgiving to God in respect to me" [Theodoret]. How different, he implies to the Galatians, their spirit from yours!