Saul got up from the ground and opened his eyes, but could not see a thing. So they took him by the hand and led him into Damascus.

For three days he was not able to see, and during that time he did not eat or drink anything.

The Lord's hand will come down on you now; you will be blind and will not see the light of day for a time." At once Elymas felt a dark mist cover his eyes, and he walked around trying to find someone to lead him by the hand.

"I will lead my blind people by roads they have never traveled. I will turn their darkness into light and make rough country smooth before them. These are my promises, and I will keep them without fail.