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Acts 22:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The people with me definitely saw the light and got scared, but they couldn't hear the voice that was speaking to me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes God's message is meant just for you, even when others are right there witnessing the moment.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Acts, Paul is addressing a crowd in Jerusalem, recounting his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus as part of his defense against accusations. This event took place when Paul, once known as Saul, was on a mission to persecute Christians and was suddenly confronted by a bright light from heaven. His companions witnessed the light and felt fear, but they did not hear the voice speaking to Paul, highlighting the personal nature of divine revelations in the early Christian narrative.

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