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Acts 9:1

And Saul, as yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

Now Saul, whose every breath was a threat of destruction for the disciples of the Lord,

Acts 9:2

And asked of him letters to Damascus, to the synagogues: that if he found any men and wemen of this way, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

went to the High Priest and begged from him letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, in order that if he found any believers there, either men or women, he might bring them in chains to Jerusalem.

Acts 9:3

And as he went on his journey, it came to pass that he drew nigh to Damascus; and suddenly a light from heaven shined round about him.

And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

But on the journey, as he was getting near Damascus, suddenly there flashed round him a light from Heaven;

Acts 9:4

And falling on the ground, he heard a voice saying to him: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

and falling to the ground he heard a voice which said to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?"

Acts 9:5

Who said: Who art thou, Lord? And he: I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. It is hard for thee to kick against the goad.

And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

"Who art thou, Lord?" he asked. "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," was the reply.

Acts 9:6

And he trembling and astonished, said: Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?

And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

"But rise and go to the city, and you will be told what you are to do.

Acts 9:7

And the Lord said to him: Arise, and go into the city, and there it shall be told thee what thou must do. Now the men who went in company with him, stood amazed, hearing indeed a voice, but seeing no man.

And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

Meanwhile the men who travelled with Saul were standing dumb with amazement, hearing a sound, but seeing no one.

Acts 9:8

And Saul arose from the ground; and when his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. But they leading him by the hands, brought him to Damascus.

And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

Then he rose from the ground, but when he had opened his eyes, he could not see, and they led him by the arm and brought him to Damascus.

Acts 9:9

And he was there three days, without sight, and he did neither eat nor drink.

And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.

And for two days he remained without sight, and did not eat or drink anything.

Acts 9:10

Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias. And the Lord said to him in a vision: Ananias. And he said: Behold I am here, Lord.

And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

Now in Damascus there was a disciple of the name of Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, saying, "Ananias!" "I am here, Lord," he answered.

Acts 9:11

And the Lord said to him: Arise, and go into the street that is called Stait, and seek in the house of Judas, one named Saul of Tarsus. For behold he prayeth.

And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

"Rise," said the Lord, "and go to Straight Street, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man called Saul, from Tarsus, for he is actually praying.

Acts 9:12

(And he saw a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hands upon him, that he might receive his sight.)

And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

He has seen a man called Ananias come and lay his hands upon him so that he may recover his sight."

Acts 9:13

But Ananias answered: Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints in Jerusalem.

Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

"Lord," answered Ananias, "I have heard about that man from many, and I have heard of the great mischief he has done to Thy people in Jerusalem;

Acts 9:14

And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that invoke thy name.

And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

and here he is authorized by the High Priests to arrest all who call upon Thy name."

Acts 9:15

And the Lord said to him: Go thy way; for this man is to me a vessel of election, to carry my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel.

But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

"Go," replied the Lord; "he is a chosen instrument of Mine to carry My name to the Gentiles and to kings and to the descendants of Israel.

Acts 9:16

For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

For I will let him know the great sufferings which he must pass through for My sake."

Acts 9:17

And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house. And laying his hands upon him, he said: Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus hath sent me, he that appeared to thee in the way as thou camest; that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

So Ananias went and entered the house; and, laying his two hands upon Saul, said, "Saul, brother, the Lord even Jesus who appeared to you on your journey has sent me, that you may recover your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

Acts 9:18

And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and rising up, he was baptized.

And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

Instantly there dropped from his eyes what seemed to be scales, and he could see once more. Upon this he rose and received baptism;

Acts 9:19

And when he had taken meat, he was strengthened. And he was with the disciples that were at Damascus, for some days.

And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

after which he took food and regained his strength. Then he remained some little time with the disciples in Damascus.

Acts 9:20

And immediately he preached Jesus in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

And in the synagogues he began at once to proclaim Jesus as the Son of God;

Acts 9:21

And all that heard him, were astonished, and said: Is not this he who persecuted in Jerusalem those that called upon this name: and came hither for that intent, that he might carry them bound to the chief priests?

But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

and his hearers were all amazed, and began to ask one another, "Is not this the man who in Jerusalem tried to exterminate those who called upon that Name, and came here on purpose to carry them off in chains to the High Priests?"

Acts 9:22

But Saul increased much more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, affirming that this is the Christ.

But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

Saul, however, gained more and more influence, and as for the Jews living in Damascus, he bewildered them with his proofs that Jesus is the Christ.

Acts 9:23

And when many days were passed, the Jews consulted together to kill him.

And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:

At length the Jews plotted to kill Saul;

Acts 9:24

But their laying in wait was made known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night, that they might kill him.

But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

but information of their intention was given to him. They even watched the gates, day and night, in order to murder him;

Acts 9:25

But the disciples taking him in the night, conveyed him away by the wall, letting him down in a basket.

Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.

but his disciples took him by night and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a hamper.

Acts 9:26

And when he was come into Jerusalem, he essayed to join himself to the disciples; and they all were afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.

So he came to Jerusalem and made several attempts to associate with the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, being in doubt as to whether he himself was a disciple.

Acts 9:27

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and told them how he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him; and how in Damascus he had dealt confidently in the name of Jesus.

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

Barnabas, however, came to his assistance. He brought Saul to the Apostles, and related to them how, on his journey, he had seen the Lord, and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had fearlessly taught in the name of Jesus.

Acts 9:28

And he was with them coming in and going out in Jerusalem, and dealing confidently in the name of the Lord.

And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

Henceforth Saul was one of them, going in and out of the city,

Acts 9:29

He spoke also to the Gentiles, and disputed with the Greeks; but they sought to kill him.

And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

and speaking fearlessly in the name of the Lord. And he often talked with the Hellenists and had discussions with them.

Acts 9:30

Which when the brethren had known, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him away to Tarsus.

Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

But they kept trying to take his life. On learning this, the brethren brought him down to Caesarea, and then sent him by sea to Tarsus.

Acts 9:31

Now the church had peace throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria; and was edified, walking in the fear of the Lord, and was filled with the consolation of the Holy Ghost.

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

The Church, however, throughout the whole of Judaea, Galilee and Samaria, had peace and was spiritually built up; and grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and receiving encouragement from the Holy Spirit.

Acts 9:32

And it came to pass that Peter, as he passed through, visiting all, came to the saints who dwelt at Lydda.

And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

Now Peter, as he went to town after town, came down also to God's people at Lud.

Acts 9:33

And he found there a certain man named Eneas, who had kept his bed for eight years, who was ill of the palsy.

And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.

There he found a man of the name of Aeneas, who for eight years had kept his bed, through being paralysed.

Acts 9:34

And Peter said to him: Eneas, the Lord Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And immediately he arose.

And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ cures you. Rise and make your own bed." He at once rose to his feet.

Acts 9:35

And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron, saw him: who were converted to the Lord.

And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

And all the people of Lud and Sharon saw him; and they turned to the Lord.

Acts 9:36

And in Joppe there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

Among the disciples at Jaffa was a woman called Tabitha, or, as the name may be translated, `Dorcas.' Her life was wholly devoted to the good and charitable actions which she was constantly doing.

Acts 9:37

And it came to pass in those days that she was sick, and died. Whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

But, as it happened, just at that time she was taken ill and died. After washing her body they laid it out in a room upstairs.

Acts 9:38

And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppe, the disciples hearing that Peter was there, sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not be slack to come unto them.

And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

Lud, however, being near Jaffa, the disciples, who had heard that Peter was at Lud, sent two men to him with an urgent request that he would come across to them without delay.

Acts 9:39

And Peter rising up, went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber. And all the widows stood about him weeping, and shewing him the coats and garments which Dorcas made them.

Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

So Peter rose and went with them. On his arrival they took him upstairs, and the widow women all came and stood by his side, weeping and showing him the underclothing and cloaks and garments of all kinds which Dorcas used to make while she was still with them.

Acts 9:40

And they all being put forth, Peter kneeling down prayed, and turning to the body, he said: Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and seeing Peter, she sat up.

But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

Peter, however, putting every one out of the room, knelt down and prayed, and then turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, rise." Dorcas at once opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, sat up.

Acts 9:41

And giving her his hand, he lifted her up. And when he had called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.

And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

Then, giving her his hand, he raised her to her feet and, calling to him God's people and the widows, he gave her back to them alive.

Acts 9:42

And it was made known throughout all Joppe; and many believed in the Lord.

And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

This incident became known throughout Jaffa, and many believed in the Lord;

Acts 9:43

And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppe, with one Simon a tanner.

And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

and Peter remained for a considerable time at Jaffa, staying at the house of a man called Simon, a tanner.

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