For I see that you are bitterly envious and in bondage to sin.”

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Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized,

and after taking some food, his strength returned. For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus,

Then Peter started speaking: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism in dealing with people,

but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is welcomed before him.

So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him,

At daybreak there was great consternation among the soldiers over what had become of Peter.

Then when the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, because he was greatly astounded at the teaching about the Lord.

As Paul and Barnabas were going out, the people were urging them to speak about these things on the next Sabbath.

But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they began to contradict what Paul was saying by reviling him.

But the population of the city was divided; some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.

And God, who knows the heart, has testified to them by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us,

and he made no distinction between them and us, cleansing their hearts by faith.

So when they were dismissed, they went down to Antioch, and after gathering the entire group together, they delivered the letter.

But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming (along with many others) the word of the Lord.

Paul went to the Jews in the synagogue, as he customarily did, and on three Sabbath days he addressed them from the scriptures,

After the city officials had received bail from Jason and the others, they released them.

For you are bringing some surprising things to our ears, so we want to know what they mean.”

Therefore, although God has overlooked such times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent,