Acts 26:18-20

Paul Tells of His Conversion

18 r to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from s the power of Satan to God, that they may receive t forgiveness of sins and u a place among those who are sanctified v by faith in me.'

19 "Therefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to w the heavenly vision, 20 but declared first x to those in Damascus, y then in Jerusalem and throughout all the region of Judea, and also z to the Gentiles, that they should a repent and b turn to God, performing deeds c in keeping with their repentance.

  1. Cross References
    Isaiah 35:5
    Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
    Isaiah 42:7
    To open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness.
  2. Cross References
    Luke 22:53
    When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
    1 Corinthians 5:5
    You are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.
  3. Cross References
    Acts 5:31
    God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.
  4. Cross References
    Acts 20:32
    And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
  5. Cross References
    Acts 15:9
    And he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith.
    2 Thessalonians 2:13
    But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
  6. Cross References
    Acts 26:13
    At midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, that shone around me and those who journeyed with me.
  7. Cross References
    Acts 9:19 - 20
    And taking food, he was strengthened. For some days he was with the disciples at Damascus.
  8. Cross References
    Acts 9:26 - 29
    And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple.
    Acts 22:17 - 20
    When I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, I fell into a trance
  9. Cross References
    Acts 13:46
    And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, "It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles.
  10. Cross References
    Acts 2:38
    And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
  11. Cross References
    Acts 14:15
    Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.
  12. Cross References
    Matthew 3:8
    Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.
    Luke 3:8
    Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham.
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