KJV ORIGINAL
And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Saul showed up in Jerusalem trying to join the disciples, they were all scared of him and didn't believe he was actually one of them now.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes your past reputation follows you, even when you've genuinely changed.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Saul, who was once a fierce persecutor of Christians, had a miraculous conversion on the road to Damascus and began preaching about Jesus. When he arrived in Jerusalem, he sought to join the disciples, but they were wary due to his notorious past of hunting down believers. This moment highlights the early church's struggles with trust amid growing persecution.
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