Acts 26:9 Meaning and Explanation
“I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul admits he once believed he was duty-bound to oppose the name of Jesus.
What Does Acts 26:9 Mean?
Now Paul tells the story of his own past. He confesses that he was once convinced it was his duty to work against the name of Jesus of Nazareth with all his strength.
He does not hide his former hostility; he names it plainly. Sincerity is no guarantee of being right, for Paul was sincerely wrong. His honesty about his past makes the change in him undeniable, and shows that no one is beyond the reach of mercy.
Acts 26:9 in the Original Language
onoma (ὄνομα), 'name' -- in Scripture the name carries the whole authority and person it represents, here the very identity of Jesus.
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What does Acts 26:9 mean?
Paul admits he once believed he was duty-bound to oppose the name of Jesus.