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Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him any more, but went on his way rejoicing.

But stand up and enter the city and you will be told what you must do."

(Now the men who were traveling with him stood there speechless, because they heard the voice but saw no one.)

So Saul got up from the ground, but although his eyes were open, he could see nothing. Leading him by the hand, his companions brought him into Damascus.

But Ananias replied, "Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem,

But the Lord said to him, "Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel.

But Saul became more and more capable, and was causing consternation among the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.

but Saul learned of their plot against him. They were also watching the city gates day and night so that they could kill him.

But his disciples took him at night and let him down through an opening in the wall by lowering him in a basket.

But Barnabas took Saul, brought him to the apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus.

He was speaking and debating with the Greek-speaking Jews, but they were trying to kill him.

But Peter sent them all outside, knelt down, and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, get up." Then she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

He became hungry and wanted to eat, but while they were preparing the meal, a trance came over him.

But Peter said, "Certainly not, Lord, for I have never eaten anything defiled and ritually unclean!"

But get up, go down, and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them."

But Peter helped him up, saying, "Stand up. I too am a mere mortal."

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

but God raised him up on the third day and caused him to be seen,

not by all the people, but by us, the witnesses God had already chosen, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

But Peter began and explained it to them point by point, saying,