9 For three days he was blind and neither ate nor drank anything.
10 In Damascus there was a certain disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, "Ananias!" He answered, "Yes, Lord."
11 The Lord instructed him, "Go to Judas’ house on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul. He is praying.
12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias enter and put his hands on him to restore his sight."
13 Ananias countered, "Lord, I have heard many reports about this man. People say he has done horrible things to your holy people in Jerusalem.
14 He’s here with authority from the chief priests to arrest everyone who calls on your name."
15 The Lord replied, "Go! This man is the agent I have chosen to carry my name before Gentiles, kings, and Israelites.