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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,

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

And Saul, yet breathing of threatening and slaughter to the disciples of the Lord, having gone to the chief priest,

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.

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.

did ask from him letters to Damascus, unto the synagogues, that if he may find any being of the way, both men and women, he may bring them bound 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.

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

And in the going, he came nigh to Damascus, and suddenly there shone round about him a light from the heaven,

Acts 9:4

And falling on the ground, he heard a voice saying to 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?"

and having fallen upon the earth, he heard a voice saying to him, `Saul, Saul, why me dost thou persecute?`

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.

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

And he said, `Who art thou, Lord?` and the Lord said, `I am Jesus whom thou dost persecute; hard for thee at the pricks to kick;`

Acts 9:6

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

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

trembling also, and astonished, he said, `Lord, what dost thou wish me to do?` and the Lord [said] unto him, `Arise, and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what it behoveth thee 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.

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

And the men who are journeying with him stood speechless, hearing indeed the voice 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.

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.

and Saul arose from the earth, and his eyes having been opened, he beheld no one, and leading him by the hand they brought him to Damascus,

Acts 9:9

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

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

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

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.

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.

And there was a certain disciple in Damascus, by name Ananias, and the Lord said unto him in a vision, `Ananias;` and he said, `Behold me, Lord;`

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.

"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.

and the Lord [saith] unto him, `Having risen, go on unto the street that is called Straight, and seek in the house of Judas, [one] by name Saul of Tarsus, for, lo, he doth pray,

Acts 9:12

(And he saw a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hands upon 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."

and he saw in a vision a man, by name Ananias, coming in, and putting a hand on him, that he may see again.`

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.

"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;

And Ananias answered, `Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how many evils he did to Thy saints in Jerusalem,

Acts 9:14

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

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

and here he hath authority from the chief priests, to bind all those calling on 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.

"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.

And the Lord said unto him, `Be going on, because a choice vessel to Me is this one, to bear My name before nations and kings the sons also 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."

for I will shew him how many things it behoveth him for My name to suffer.`

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.

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."

And Ananias went away, and did enter into the house, and having put upon him [his] hands, said, `Saul, brother, the Lord hath sent me Jesus who did appear to thee in the way in which thou wast coming that thou mayest see again, and mayest 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.

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

And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales, he saw again also presently, and having risen, was baptized,

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.

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

and having received nourishment, was strengthened, and Saul was with the disciples in Damascus certain days,

Acts 9:20

And immediately he preached Jesus 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;

and immediately in the synagogues he was preaching the Christ, that he is 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?

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?"

And all those hearing were amazed, and said, `Is not this he who laid waist in Jerusalem those calling on this name, and hither to this intent had come, that he might bring them bound to the chief 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.

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.

And Saul was still more strengthened, and he was confounding the Jews dwelling in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

Acts 9:23

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

At length the Jews plotted to kill Saul;

And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him,

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

and their counsel against [him] was known to Saul; they were also watching the gates both day and night, that they may kill him,

Acts 9:25

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

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

and the disciples having taken him, by night did let him down by the wall, letting down in a basket.

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.

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.

And Saul, having come to Jerusalem, did try to join himself to the disciples, and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he is 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.

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.

and Barnabas having taken him, brought [him] unto the apostles, and did declare to them how in the way he saw the Lord, and that he spake to him, and how in Damascus he was speaking boldly 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.

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

And he was with them, coming in and going out in Jerusalem,

Acts 9:29

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

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

and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, he was both speaking and disputing with the Hellenists, and they were taking in hand to kill him,

Acts 9:30

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

and the brethren having known, brought him down to Cesarea, and sent him forth 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.

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.

Then, indeed, the assemblies throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, had peace, being built up, and, going on in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

Acts 9:32

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

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

And it came to pass that Peter passing throughout all [quarters], came down also unto the saints who were dwelling at Lydda,

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.

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

and he found there a certain man, Aeneas by name for eight years laid upon a couch who was paralytic,

Acts 9:34

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

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

and Peter said to him, `Aeneas, heal thee doth Jesus the Christ; arise and spread for thyself;` and immediately he rose,

Acts 9:35

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

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

and all those dwelling at Lydda, and Saron saw him, and did turn 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.

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.

And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, (which interpreted, is called Dorcas,) this woman was full of good works and kind acts that she was 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.

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.

and it came to pass in those days she, having ailed, died, and having bathed her, they laid her in an upper chamber,

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.

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.

and Lydda being nigh to Joppa, the disciples having heard that Peter is in that [place], sent two men unto him, calling on him not to delay to come through unto them.

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.

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.

And Peter having risen, went with them, whom having come, they brought into the upper chamber, and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing coats and garments, as many as Dorcas was making while she was 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.

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.

And Peter having put them all forth without, having bowed the knees, did pray, and having turned unto the body said, `Tabitha, arise;` and she opened her eyes, and having seen Peter, she 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.

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.

and having given her [his] hand, he lifted her up, and having called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive,

Acts 9:42

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

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

and it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord;

Acts 9:43

And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppe, 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.

and it came to pass, that he remained many days in Joppa, with a certain one, Simon a tanner.

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