11 Now the Lord's hand is against you. You are going to go blind. You won't be able to see the light of the sun for a while." Right away mist and darkness came over him. He tried to feel his way around. He wanted to find someone to lead him by the hand.
12 When the governor saw what had happened, he believed. He was amazed at what Paul was teaching about the Lord.
13 From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia. There John left them and returned to Jerusalem.
14 From Perga they went on to Pisidian Antioch. On the Sabbath day they entered the synagogue and sat down.
15 The Law and the Prophets were read aloud. Then the synagogue rulers sent word to Paul and his companions. They said, "Brothers, do you have a message of hope for the people? If you do, please speak."
16 Paul stood up and motioned with his hand. Then he said, "Men of Israel, and you non-Jews who worship God, listen to me!
17 The God of Israel chose our people who lived long ago. He blessed them greatly while they were in Egypt. With his mighty power he led them out of that country.