KJV ORIGINAL
And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So I asked, 'Who are you, Lord?' And he told me, 'I'm Jesus of Nazareth, the one you've been coming after.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the person you're fighting against is exactly who you need to meet.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the Book of Acts, where Paul recounts his conversion experience while addressing a hostile crowd in Jerusalem. At that time, Paul had been a zealous Pharisee persecuting early Christians, but on the road to Damascus, he encountered a blinding light and heard the voice of Jesus. In this pivotal moment, Jesus reveals His identity to Paul, emphasizing that opposing believers is equivalent to opposing Him.
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