Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 26:16

16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I hav[illegible: 1 letter] appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;

As Daniel was bidden by the Angel, Dan. 10.11. to mitigate his consternation and fear.

St. Paul accordingly had many Visions and Revelations, Chap. 18.9. and 23.11. 2 Cor. 12.2▪ as he was more abundant in his sufferings for Christ, so in consolations from Christ, 2 Cor. 1.5.