Acts 9:19

and he ate and was strengthened. He stayed with the disciples in Damascus for several days.

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And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

In Context

18Immediately something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he received his sight; he arose and was baptized;

20Right away he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying that he is the Son of God.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 10:10When they came to the hill, a group of prophets met him, and the Spirit of God rushed upon him so that he prophesied with them.

Ecclesiastes 9:7Go your way, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, for God approves of celebrating good works.

Acts 26:20but, to those in Damascus first, and then at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, I gave them the message that that they should repent and turn to God, doing deeds worthy of repentance.

Galatians 1:17I did not go up to Jerusalem to those who had become apostles before me. Instead, I went to Arabia and then returned to Damascus.

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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