Acts 9:18

And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales; and he instantly recovered his sight, and arose and was baptized.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 away and came into the house; and putting his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared to thee on the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the holy Spirit."

19And when he had taken some nourishment, he was strengthened. Now Saul was with the disciples at Damascus for some time.

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Cross References

Acts 2:41They therefore that received his word with readiness were baptized: and in that same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Acts 13:37did not see corruption.

2 Corinthians 3:14for unto this day the same veil remaineth unremoved in the reading of the old testament, which veil is taken away in Christ.

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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