KJV ORIGINAL
Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm rescuing you from your own people and from everyone else too, because I'm sending you to them with a mission.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God protects you from the very people he's calling you to serve.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, chapter 26, Paul is on trial before King Agrippa and is recounting his dramatic conversion experience on the road to Damascus, where Jesus appeared to him. Jesus promises to deliver Paul from both the Jewish people and the Gentiles, signifying God's protection amid the dangers of his missionary journeys. This verse is part of Paul's commission to spread the Gospel, emphasizing God's role in guiding and safeguarding His chosen messengers.
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