Paul’s Use of His Freedom

¹⁹ Though I am free^(A) and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone,^(B) to win as many as possible.^(C)

¹² I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and miracles.^(A)

⁸ and last of all he appeared to me also,^(A) as to one abnormally born.

⁹ For I am the least of the apostles^(B) and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted^(C) the church of God.^(D)

¹⁷ Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on^(A) Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”^(B)

¹⁶ ‘Now get up and stand on your feet.^(A) I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen and will see of me.^(B)