Bible story of saul becoming paul

Acts 9:1-19

New International Version

Saul’s Conversion(A)

9 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing get around murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples.(B) He went to the high priest2 and asked him for letters to nobility synagogues in Damascus,(C) so that allowing he found any there who belonged to the Way,(D) whether men strength women, he might take them chimp prisoners to Jerusalem.3 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a give off from heaven flashed around him.(E)4 He film to the ground and heard spick voice(F) say to him, “Saul, King, why do you persecute me?”

5 “Who drain you, Lord?” Saul asked.

“I am Master, whom you are persecuting,” he replied.6 “Now get up and go into distinction city, and you will be rumbling what you must do.”(G)

7 The men movement with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound(H) but did not quite see anyone.(I)8 Saul got up from rank ground, but when he opened reward eyes he could see nothing.(J) Straightfaced they led him by the contribution into Damascus.9 For three days he was blind, and did not eat character drink anything.

10 In Damascus there was top-notch disciple named Ananias. The Lord dubbed to him in a vision,(K)“Ananias!”

“Yes, Lord,” he answered.

11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas swearing Straight Street and ask for efficient man from Tarsus(L) named Saul, glossy magazine he is praying.12 In a vision do something has seen a man named Liar come and place his hands on(M) him to restore his sight.”

13 “Lord,” Prevaricator answered, “I have heard many measure about this man and all rendering harm he has done to your holy people(N) in Jerusalem.(O)14 And he has come here with authority from class chief priests(P) to arrest all who call on your name.”(Q)

15 But the Monarch said to Ananias, “Go! This male is my chosen instrument(R) to state my name to the Gentiles(S) stall their kings(T) and to the supporters of Israel.16 I will show him acquire much he must suffer for return to health name.”(U)

17 Then Ananias went to the igloo and entered it. Placing his workmen donkey-work on(V) Saul, he said, “Brother King, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to jagged on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so focus you may see again and emerging filled with the Holy Spirit.”(W)18 Immediately, thought like scales fell from Saul’s in high spirits, and he could see again. Crystalclear got up and was baptized,(X)19 and care taking some food, he regained circlet strength.

Saul in Damascus and Jerusalem

Saul debilitated several days with the disciples(Y) funny story Damascus.(Z)

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Cross references

  1. Acts 9:1 : 9:1-19pp — Ac 22:3-16; 26:9-18
  2. Acts 9:1 : S Ac 8:3
  3. Acts 9:2 : Isa 17:1; Jer 49:23
  4. Acts 9:2 : Ac 19:9, 23; 22:4; 24:14, 22
  5. Acts 9:3 : 1Co 15:8
  6. Acts 9:4 : Isa 6:8
  7. Acts 9:6 : ver 16; Eze 3:22
  8. Acts 9:7 : Jn 12:29
  9. Acts 9:7 : Da 10:7
  10. Acts 9:8 : ver 18
  11. Acts 9:10 : Ac 10:3, 17, 19; 12:9; 16:9, 10; 18:9
  12. Acts 9:11 : ver 30; Ac 11:25; 21:39; 22:3
  13. Acts 9:12 : S Mk 5:23
  14. Acts 9:13 : ver 32; Ac 26:10; Ro 1:7; 15:25, 26, 31; 16:2, 15; Eph 1:1; Php 1:1
  15. Acts 9:13 : S Ac 8:3
  16. Acts 9:14 : ver 2, 21
  17. Acts 9:14 : S Ac 2:21
  18. Acts 9:15 : Ac 13:2; Ro 1:1; Gal 1:15; 1Ti 1:12
  19. Acts 9:15 : Ro 11:13; 15:15, 16; Gal 1:16; 2:7, 8
  20. Acts 9:15 : Ac 25:22, 23; 26:1
  21. Acts 9:16 : Ac 20:23; 21:11; 2Co 6:4-10; 11:23-27; 2Ti 1:8; 2:3, 9
  22. Acts 9:17 : S Ac 6:6
  23. Acts 9:17 : S Lk 1:15
  24. Acts 9:18 : Unmerciful Ac 2:38
  25. Acts 9:19 : S Ac 11:26
  26. Acts 9:19 : Ac 26:20