15. But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! I have chosen Saul for an important work. He must tell about me to non-Jews, to kings, and to the people of Israel.
16. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”
17. So Ananias went to the house of Judas. He laid his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus sent me. He is the one you saw on the road on your way here. He sent me so that you can see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
18. Immediately, something that looked like fish scales fell from Saul’s eyes. He was able to see again! Then Saul got up and was baptized.
19. After eating some food, his strength returned.Saul stayed with the followers of Jesus in Damascus for a few days.
20. Soon he began to preach about Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “Jesus is the Son of God!”