Albert Barnes on Acts 9:17
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Putting his hands on him. This was not ordination, but was the usual mode of imparting or communicating blessings. Mt 19:13; Mt 9:18.
Brother Saul. An expression recognizing him as a fellow-Christian.
Be filled with the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:4.
(k) "putting his hands" Acts 8:17 (a) "be filled" Acts 2:4 (*) "Ghost" "Spirit"
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