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Acts 9:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm going to show him just how much he'll have to go through because he's representing me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Following Jesus means you're signing up for some real challenges, but you're not going in blind.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Acts, Saul, a zealous Pharisee who persecuted early Christians, has a life-changing encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, leading to his sudden conversion. God then speaks to a disciple named Ananias, instructing him to assist Saul and warning that Saul will face significant suffering for the sake of Jesus' name. This moment marks the beginning of Saul's transformation into the Apostle Paul, who would endure hardships while spreading the gospel across the Roman Empire.

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