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Saul got up from the ground and opened his eyes, but could not see a thing. So they took him by the hand and led him into Damascus.
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For three days he was not able to see, and during that time he did not eat or drink anything.
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There was a believer in Damascus named Ananias. He had a vision, in which the Lord said to him, "Ananias!" "Here I am, Lord," he answered.
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The Lord said to him, "Get ready and go to Straight Street, and at the house of Judas ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul. He is praying,
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and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come in and place his hands on him so that he might see again."
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Ananias answered, "Lord, many people have told me about this man and about all the terrible things he has done to your people in Jerusalem.
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And he has come to Damascus with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who worship you."
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The Lord said to him, "Go, because I have chosen him to serve me, to make my name known to Gentiles and kings and to the people of Israel.
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And I myself will show him all that he must suffer for my sake."
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So Ananias went, entered the house where Saul was, and placed his hands on him. "Brother Saul," he said, "the Lord has sent me - Jesus himself, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here. He sent me so that you might see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
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At once something like fish scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he was able to see again. He stood up and was baptized;
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