13 But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. 14 And now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.” 15 “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.
Acts 9:13–15
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Acts 22:13–15
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Acts 9:1–2
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Acts 26:16–18
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Acts 22:3–5
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Acts 22:9–11
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