Act 26:18 | NET2full | STEP | to open their eyes so that they turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God , so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me .’

‏ Acts 26:18

18 to open their eyes so that they turn ^{▼▼sn To open their eyes so that they turn… Here is Luke’s most comprehensive report of Paul’s divine calling. His role was to call humanity to change their position before God and experience God’s forgiveness as a part of God’s family. The image of turning is a key one in the NT: Luke 1:79; Rom 2:19; 13:12; 2 Cor 4:6; 6:14; Eph 5:8; Col 1:12; 1 Thess 5:5. See also Luke 1:77-79; 3:3; 24:47.} from darkness to light and from the power ^{▼▼tn BDAG 352-53 s.v. ἐξουσία 2 states, “Also of Satan’s power Ac 26:18.” It is also possible to translate this “the domain of Satan” (cf. BDAG 353 s.v. 6)} of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share ^{▼▼tn Or “and an inheritance.”} among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’