Acts 9:18

And immediately there fell off from his eyes as it were scales; and he received sight, and arose, and was immersed;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

In Context

17And Ananias went, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him, he said: Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, Jesus who appeared to thee in the way thou camest, that thou mayest receive sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

19and having taken food, he was strengthened. And Saul was certain days with the disciples at Damascus.

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Cross References

Acts 2:41They therefore, having received[2:41] his word, were immersed and on that day there were added about three thousand souls.

Acts 13:37But he, whom God raised, saw not corruption.

2 Corinthians 3:14But their understandings were hardened; for until this day the same vail on the reading of the old covenant remains, not being taken away; which vail is done away in Christ[3:14].

Matthew Henry on Acts 9:11-23

Ananias Sent to Saul; Ananias Restores Saul's Sight; Saul Associates with the Disciples; Saul Preaches Christ at Damascus. 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, 12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and… Read the whole commentary →

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