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Acts 9:9-20

9 For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.

10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!”
“Yes, Lord,” he answered.

11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying.

12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”

13 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem.

14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.”

15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel.

16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”

17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized,

19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength.
Saul in Damascus and Jerusalem
Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.

20 At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God.

Cross References for Acts 9:9-20

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2 Samuel 12:16 - David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and went into his house and spent the nights ly... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:16 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:16

Jonah 3:6-8 - When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off his royal robes, c... Click to read the verse Jonah 3:6-8 Click to read the verse Jonah 3:6-8

2 Chronicles 33:18-19 - The other events of Manasseh’s reign, including his prayer to his God and the words the seers s... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 33:18-19 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 33:18-19

Psalms 102:4 - My heart is blighted and withered like grass; I forget to eat my food. Click to read the verse Psalms 102:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 102:4

Acts 9:11-12 - The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus n... Click to read the verse Acts 9:11-12 Click to read the verse Acts 9:11-12