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But the Lord said to him, Go, for he is a chosen vessel to me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel.
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For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.
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And Ananias went, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord ([even] Jesus that appeared to thee in the way as thou camest) hath sent me, that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
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And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.
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And when he had received food, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples who were at Damascus.
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And immediately he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
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But all that heard [him] were amazed, and said, Is not this he that destroyed them who called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?
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But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
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And after many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him.
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But their laying in wait, was known to Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
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Then the disciples took him by night, and let [him] down by the wall in a basket.