Acts 9:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

desired. Greek. aiteo. App-134.

Damascus. Probably the oldest city in the world. First mentioned in Genesis 14:15. Founded before Baal-bee and Palmyra, has outlived them both. In David's time. garrison town (2 Samuel 8:6). Rebelled against Solomon (1 Kings 11:24). Many interesting events connected with it See 2Ki 8:7-15. 2 Kings 14:28; 2 Kings 16:9 2 Kings 16:10. 2 Chronicles 24:23.Isaiah 7:8, &c.

of this way. being of the way. Note the term "the way" to describe the faith of the believers. See Acts 18:25; Acts 18:26; Acts 19:9; Acts 19:23; Acts 22:4; Acts 24:14; Acts 24:22, and compare John 14:6.

whether they were. both.

men. Greek. aner. App-123.

women. Compare Acts 8:3.

unto. Greek. eis. App-104.

Acts 9:2

2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way,a whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.