Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 9:29

29 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

Hellenists, of which Chap. 6.1. such as were born in foreign parts, but of Iewish parents; these Paul chose rather to dispute with, because these had raised the persecution against Stephen, and Paul had furthered them in it; and he was very desirous to unweave that web, and give them an Antidote unto whom he had formerly given Poison; being especially concerned for their Souls, whom he had helped to destroy.