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Acts 9:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Paul was shaking and completely blown away. He said, 'Lord, what do you want me to do?' And the Lord told him, 'Get up, go into the city, and someone will tell you what comes next.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes God's biggest plot twists come with clear next steps, you just have to be willing to take them.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Acts, written by Luke as a historical account of the early Christian church, Saul of Tarsus was a zealous Pharisee who actively persecuted followers of Jesus. On his journey to Damascus to arrest Christians, Saul encountered a blinding light and heard the voice of Jesus, which left him trembling and astonished. This event marks the pivotal moment of his conversion, leading to his transformation into the Apostle Paul.

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