(O) 14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests(P) to arrest all who call on your name.”(Q), 15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! (AZ) 38 Lydda was near Joppa; so when the disciples(BA) heard that Peter was in Lydda, they sent two men to him and urged him, “Please come at once!”. (AC) And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?”(AD) 22 Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Messiah. (BF) 43 Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with a tanner named Simon.(BG). Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. It was typical for the Je… 37 About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room. As a Roman citizen, he also bore the Latin name of "Paul" (essentially a Latin transliteration of Saul) – in biblical Greek: Παῦλος (Paulos), and in Latin: Paulus. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.”(BE) She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. If you have an immediate prayer need, please call our 24-hour prayer line at 800-700-7000. This was the same Jesus that Stephen saw as he peered into heaven. (AL) 28 So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him,(AK) and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves.". The same phrase could have been used to describe Saul of Tarsus; a child of the best upbringing; a student of the vaunted teacher, Gamaliel; a Roman citizen; trained in the best Jewish schools; groomed, perhaps, to even become chief priest. Saul began shaking uncontrollably. Saul came from a wealthy family (1 Samuel 9:1) and was tall, dark and handsome in appearance. There he was met by a disciple named Ananias, who was sent by Jesus to prophesy, “he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles....” (Acts 9:15, NKJV). It was like looking into the sun from only a yard away. The Hebrew Bible (referred to as the Old Testament by Christians) names Saul (Hebrew Sha'ul) as the first king of Israel, who reigned circa 1020 to … He may have been amused at the unrefined manner in which this fisherman cursed and raved the third time he was accused. Saul was to become known as the apostle to the Gentiles (non-Jews) whereas Peter was called the apostle to the Jews. His Jewish name was "Saul" (Hebrew: שאול, Modern: Sha'ûl, Tiberian: Šāʼûl), perhaps after the biblical King Saul, a fellow Benjamite and the first king of Israel. The voice was both terrifying and soothing at the same time. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Get to know others seeking God’s guidance and wisdom for life. Saul's great abilities and earnest enthusiasm in spreading the gospel of Christ have made his name revered wherever the Christian religion is known. God had designs for this bright young man, and in His sovereignty He was prepared to knock Saul off His high horse. We don’t know how long the Lord was at work in the heart of Saul, but we know the Holy Spirit was goading him – and Saul was kicking back hard, primarily against the disciples of Jesus. 17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. (AW), 36 In Joppa(AX) there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good(AY) and helping the poor. God made it possible for you to know. He made havoc, entering homes, sending many to prison – even putting some to death. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission.