ACC ~ Acts 26 v18

TO MAKE APOSTLES OF THE GENTILES. CHRYSOSTOM: And notice how [Paul] does not speak in court as he did in the assembly. There he said, “You killed him.”Here, nothing of the kind, so that he might not kindle their anger more. Nevertheless, he shows the same thing by saying “if the Christ must suffer.” Thus he frees them from accusations. For “even the prophets,” he says, said this. Therefore, accept the rest as well. Since he mentioned the vision, without fear he goes on to speak of its successes as well. “That they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God.” “For I have appeared to you for this purpose,” not to punish you but to make you an apostle. Then he points out the evils encompassing the unbelievers, Satan, darkness, and the good surrounding the believers, light, God, the inheritance of the saints. He exhorts them not only to repent but also to exhibit a life worthy of admiration. And look, everywhere the Gentiles embraced the Word. For those present were Gentiles. HOMILIES ON THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 52.