Acts 9:18 kjva — And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was bap…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 9 — Context

15

But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

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For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.

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And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

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And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

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And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

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And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

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But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

Acts 9:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:18 say?
Acts 9:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.”
Where is Acts 9:18 in the Bible?
Acts 9:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 18.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 9:18.
What translation should I read Acts 9:18 in?
Acts 9:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 9:18?
Acts 9:18 reads (KJVA): “And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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