Saul On The Road To Damascus

And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, — read the full passage →

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. — read the full passage →

And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, — read the full passage →

And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: — read the full passage →

Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, — read the full passage →

And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? — read the full passage →

And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.

And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. — read the full passage →

And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? — read the full passage →

Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you. — read the full passage →

Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) — read the full passage →

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.

But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. — read the full passage →

And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.

And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →

Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; — read the full passage →

For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:

And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.

There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:

And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus.

That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; — read the full passage →

And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.

And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.

There was a certain man in Cesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, — read the full passage →

And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. — read the full passage →

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.

For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: — read the full passage →

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat. — read the full passage →

Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: — read the full passage →

Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.

In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:

Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,

And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.

Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,

Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Cesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.

And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, — read the full passage →

And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.

And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. — read the full passage →

And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. — read the full passage →

Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; — read the full passage →

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, — read the full passage →

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. — read the full passage →

Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. — read the full passage →

And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. — read the full passage →

And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. — read the full passage →

That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.

But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. — read the full passage →

Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.

For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. — read the full passage →

Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, — read the full passage →