Acts 9:3 - The Message3-4 He set off. When he got to the outskirts of Damascus, he was suddenly dazed by a blinding flash of light. As he fell to the ground, he heard a voice: “Saul, Saul, why are you out to get me?” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 Now as he traveled on, he came near to Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him, Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 And as he journeyed, it came to pass that he drew nigh unto Damascus: and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven: Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible3 During the journey, as he approached Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven encircled him. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version3 And as he made the journey, it happened that he was approaching Damascus. And suddenly, a light from heaven shone around him. Ver Capítulo |
So Ananias went and found the house, placed his hands on blind Saul, and said, “Brother Saul, the Master sent me, the same Jesus you saw on your way here. He sent me so you could see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” No sooner were the words out of his mouth than something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes—he could see again! He got to his feet, was baptized, and sat down with them to a hearty meal.
And don’t tell me that I have no authority to write like this. I’m perfectly free to do this—isn’t that obvious? Haven’t I been given a job to do? Wasn’t I commissioned to this work in a face-to-face meeting with Jesus, our Master? Aren’t you yourselves proof of the good work that I’ve done for the Master? Even if no one else admits the authority of my commission, you can’t deny it. Why, my work with you is living proof of my authority!