This demonstration of divine justice had a powerful influence upon the people. The tidings that the apostle of Christ had been miraculously delivered from prison and death, while his persecutor had been stricken down by the curse of God, were borne to all lands and became the means of leading many to a belief in Christ.

Denne tilkendegivelse af Guds retfærdighed havde en mægtig virkning på folket. Efterretningen om, at Kristi apostel ved et under var blevet udfriet fra fængsel og død, mens hans forfølger var blevet ramt af Guds forbandelse, spredtes til alle lande og var medvirkende til, at mange kom til at tro på Kristus.