Acts 9:15
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way, for he is the instrument I have chosen, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
14and here too he hath authority from the chief priests to apprehend all that call upon thy name.
16for I will shew him how great sufferings he must endure for my name.
Cross References
Matthew 10:18And ye shall be brought before governors and kings on my account, for a testimony to them and to the nations:
Acts 13:2and as they were ministring to the Lord, and fasting, the holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them.
Acts 22:21But he said unto me, Go away; for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.---
Acts 26:17delivering thee from the people and from the Gentiles, to whom I now send thee,
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 →