Acts 9:19

He took food and was strengthened. He stayed several days with the disciples who were at Damascus.

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In The King James Version

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 his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized.

20Immediately in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 10:10When they came there to the hill, behold, a band of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came mightily on him, and he prophesied among them.

Ecclesiastes 9:7Go your way-eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works.

Acts 26:20but declared first to them of Damascus, at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.

Galatians 1:17nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia. Then I 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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