ACTS 26:18 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.”
(The phrase about opening eyes and turning from darkness to light is the continuation of Jesus's commission.) - This entire section flows as a single divine mandate, outlining Paul's apostolic mission in terms of enlightenment and restoration of relationship with God.
Church Fathers on Acts 26:18
And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? Acts 26:6-8 Two arguments he lays down for the Resurrection: one, the argument from the prophets: and he does not bring forward any prophet (in…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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