Acts 9:11
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Context9:11 Then the Lord told him, “Get up and go to the street called ‘Straight,’ 1 and at Judas’ house look for a man from Tarsus named Saul. For he is praying,
Acts 9:15
Context9:15 But the Lord said to him, “Go, because this man is my chosen instrument 2 to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel. 3
1 sn The noting of the detail of the locale, ironically called ‘Straight’ Street, shows how directive and specific the Lord was.
2 tn Or “tool.”
3 tn Grk “the sons of Israel.” In Acts, Paul is a minister to all nations, including Israel (Rom 1:16-17).