Acts 9:1-2

The Conversion of Saul

1But Saul, astill bbreathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to cthe high priest 2and asked him for letters dto the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to ethe Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

Acts 9:14

14And here he has authority from fthe chief priests to bind all who gcall on your name.”

Acts 26:10

10 hAnd I did so in Jerusalem. I not only locked up many of the saints in prison after receiving authority ifrom the chief priests, but jwhen they were put to death I cast my vote against them.

Acts 26:12

Paul Tells of His Conversion

12In this connection kI journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.
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