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Acts 26:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Right in the middle of the day, your majesty, I saw this light from heaven that was brighter than the sun itself, it surrounded me and everyone traveling with me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes God shows up so clearly that you can't miss it, even in broad daylight.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Acts, Paul is defending himself before King Agrippa in a Roman court, recounting his dramatic conversion story as part of his testimony. This verse specifically describes the moment on the road to Damascus when a supernatural light brighter than the midday sun appeared, surrounding Paul and his traveling companions, which was a pivotal event in early Christian history. This encounter marked the beginning of Paul's transformation from a persecutor of Christians to one of the faith's greatest apostles.

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