And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;
So when I got back to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, I went into this deep spiritual trance.
Sometimes God speaks loudest when we're completely tuned in during prayer.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Paul is delivering a defense speech to a hostile crowd in Jerusalem, recounting key events from his life to explain his role as an apostle. This verse specifically refers to an incident after his conversion, when he returned to the city and experienced a trance while praying in the temple, which was a divine vision guiding his mission. This event underscores the early church's transition from Jewish traditions to including Gentiles, set against the backdrop of Roman-occupied Judea in the first century.
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