Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,
Then Saul (who also went by Paul) was filled with the Holy Spirit and locked eyes with him.
Sometimes God fills you with his power and you know exactly what needs to happen next.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Chapter 13, Saul, also known as Paul, is on his first missionary journey with Barnabas in Cyprus, where they are spreading the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. They encounter a Jewish false prophet named Elymas who is trying to turn the Roman proconsul away from the faith, creating opposition to their message. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Paul directly confronts this challenge, marking a pivotal moment in the early church's expansion as he begins to take a leading role.
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