Acts 9:19

"Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized."

Key Reflection

This passage signifies a profound transformation in Saul's life, where divine intervention enabled him to see both literally and spiritually. The removal of the "scales" from his eyes not only restored his physical sight but also cleared his spiritual vision, preparing him for his new mission as Paul.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 19. Had received meat. Food. The word meat has undergone a change since our translation was made. It then meant, as the original does, food of all kinds. With the disciples. With Christians. Comp. Ac 2:42. Certain days. How long is not known. It was long enough, however, to preach the gospel, Ac 9:22; 26:20. It might have been for some months, as he did not go to Jerusalem under three years from that time. He remained some time at Damascus, and then went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus, and then went to Jerusalem, Ga 1:17. This visit to Arabia Luke has omitted, but there is no contradiction. He does not affirm that he did not go to Arabia.

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