[1424] Isa. 66:1, 2; see also Matt. 5:34, 35; 23:22.
[1425] Acts 7:56. Note this exceptional application of the title, Son of Man, to Christ by anyone other than Himself. See page [142] herein.
[1426] Acts 8:4; 11:19.
[1427] Acts 6:9.
[1428] Acts 22:3; compare 5:34; page [708] herein.
[1429] In view of Saul's social status and recognized ability, many believe him to have been a member of the Sanhedrin; but for this assumption we find no definite warrant in scripture.
[1430] Acts 7:58; 8:1-3.
[1431] Acts 8:1.
[1432] Acts 9:1, 2. Observe that "way" here used for the first time to connote the gospel or religion of Christ, occurs frequently in Acts (16:17; 18:25, 26; 19:9, 23; 22:4; 24:14, 22).
[1433] Three versions of this manifestation and its immediate results appear in Acts (9:3-29; 22:6-16; and 26:12-18): the first is the historian's narrative, while the others are given as reports of Saul's own words.