Acts 9:21-22

Acts 9:21-22

[21] But  all  that heard  him were amazed,  and  not  this  he that destroyed  them which  called on  name  Jerusalem,  and  came  hither  intent,  that  he might bring  them  bound  unto  the chief priests?  [22] But  Saul  the more  in strength,  and  confounded  the Jews  which  dwelt  at  Damascus,  proving  that  this  very Christ. 

What does Acts 9:21-22 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Saul"s conduct understandably bewildered the Jews who lived in Damascus. Instead of persecuting the Christians he was proving that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of God. This is what people then and now need to believe to obtain salvation (cf. 1 John 5:1). Saul had made a180-degree change in his thinking and in his conduct; he had truly repented. Saul"s understanding and commitment kept growing as he continually sought to convince the Damascus Jews that Jesus was their Messiah. Perhaps Saul"s sojourn in Arabia occurred between Acts 9:21-22 or between Acts 9:22-23.