ACTS 22:11 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.”
'But since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by hand by those who were with me and came into Damascus' — Paul's blindness is both physical and spiritual: he has been blinded to his former persecution and made capable of new vision. The physical helplessness (being led by hand) parallels his spiritual dependence on divine direction.
Church Fathers on Acts 22:11
And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid, but they heard not the voice of Him that spoke to me. And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said to me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told you of all things which are appointed for you to do. And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good…
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