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Meanwhile the men who travelled with Saul were standing dumb with amazement, hearing a sound, but seeing no one.
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Then he rose from the ground, but when he had opened his eyes, he could not see, and they led him by the arm and brought him to Damascus.
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And for two days he remained without sight, and did not eat or drink anything.
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Now in Damascus there was a disciple of the name of Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, saying, "Ananias!" "I am here, Lord," he answered.
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"Rise," said the Lord, "and go to Straight Street, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man called Saul, from Tarsus, for he is actually praying.
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He has seen a man called Ananias come and lay his hands upon him so that he may recover his sight."
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"Lord," answered Ananias, "I have heard about that man from many, and I have heard of the great mischief he has done to Thy people in Jerusalem;
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and here he is authorized by the High Priests to arrest all who call upon Thy name."
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"Go," replied the Lord; "he is a chosen instrument of Mine to carry My name to the Gentiles and to kings and to the descendants of Israel.
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For I will let him know the great sufferings which he must pass through for My sake."
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So Ananias went and entered the house; and, laying his two hands upon Saul, said, "Saul, brother, the Lord--even Jesus who appeared to you on your journey--has sent me, that you may recover your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."