Acts 8:22 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

Ver. 22. Repent therefore] Repentance is post naufragium tabula, it is the fair daughter of a foul mother, i.e. sin, which (if not repented of) will soon work our ruth)distress) and ruin. a

If perhaps the thought] Επινοια to be cured by μετανοια. Thought is not free; but if evil, must be reversed by repentance, or will undo us for ever, Jeremiah 4:14 .

a εχθρου πατρος φιλτατον τεκνον. De Pompeio Romani.

Acts 8:22

22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.