Adam Clarke, on Acts 13:12

“Then the proconsul, when he had seen what was done, believed, admiring at the doctrine of the Lord.”

“The deputy - believed - This was a proof that the doctrine was true; and that the power of God, from which nothing could be concealed, and which nothing could resist, was with these preachers. Being astonished - Εκπλησσομενος, Being struck with astonishment, as Elymas was struck with blindness. Thus the word of God is a two-edged sword: it smites the sinner with judgment or compunction; and the sincere inquirer after truth, with conviction of its own worth and excellence.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.