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Acts 9:18 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Acts 9:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 9 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.”
Acts 9:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 9:18
Scales Falling Imagery: The phrase "as it had been scales" (hōs lepides) uses fish-scale imagery to describe what fell from Paul's eyes at the moment of healing. The Greek lepis specifically refers to fish scales or scale-like flakes. Whether literal physical scales (perhaps caused by the intense light of Christ's glory) or metaphorical description, the imagery powerfully emphasizes the removal of blindness and the restoration of both physical and spiritual sight.Immediate Response: The word "immediately" (parachrēma) appears nine times in Acts, emphasizing instantaneous, sudden divine action ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 9:18
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“for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains”
“be baptized”
“Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.,Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.,,,,,,,,”
“Light will shine out of darkness,{Genesis 1:3} who has shone in our hearts”
“But he”
“when he saw what was done”
“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.”