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Acts 9:1

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

But Saul, yet breathing threatening 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 desired from him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he should find any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

and asked of him letters to Damascus unto the synagogues, that if he found any that were of the Way, whether men or women, 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.

Acts 9:3

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

And as he journeyed, it came to pass that he drew nigh unto Damascus: and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven:

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

Acts 9:4

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

and he fell upon 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

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 goads.

And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he [said], I am Jesus whom thou persecutest:

"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 the Lord said to him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

but rise, and enter 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 men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

And the men that journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing the voice, but beholding 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 earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw nothing; and 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 three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.

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

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

Acts 9:10

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 there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and the Lord said unto 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.

Acts 9:11

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

And the Lord [said] unto him, Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one named Saul, a man 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 hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias, coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

and he hath seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands 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

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

But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil he did 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 call on thy name.

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

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

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, Go, for he is a chosen vessel to me, to bear 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 show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

for I will show him how many 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, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord (even Jesus that appeared to thee in the way as thou camest) hath sent me, that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

And Ananias departed, and entered into the house; and laying his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, [even] Jesus, who appeared unto thee in the way which thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

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 had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

And straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and he 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 received food, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples who were at Damascus.

and he took food and was strengthened. And he was certain days with the disciples that 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 Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

And straightway in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, 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

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

And all that heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this he that in Jerusalem made havoc of them that called on this name? and he had come hither for this intent, that he might bring them bound before 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 the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews that dwelt at Damascus, proving 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.

Acts 9:23

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

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

At length the Jews plotted to kill Saul;

Acts 9:24

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

but their plot became 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;

Acts 9:25

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

And when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: and they were all 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.

Acts 9:27

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared to 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.

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 at Damascus he had preached boldly 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 at Jerusalem.

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

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

Acts 9:29

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

preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they were seeking to kill 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 knew, they brought him down to Cesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

And when the brethren knew it, 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

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, and were edified: and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, were multiplied.

So the church throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was 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, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints who dwelt at Lydda.

And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that 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 there he found a certain man named Eneas, who had kept his bed eight years, and was sick with the palsy.

And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied.

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, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.

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, and turned to the Lord.

And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

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

Acts 9:36

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, who by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and alms-deeds 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 in an upper chamber.

And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died: and when they had washed her, 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 as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent to him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

And as Lydda was nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men unto him, entreating him, Delay not to come on unto us.

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

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

And Peter arose and went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing 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

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

But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body, he 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 he gave her his hand, and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and 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.

Acts 9:42

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

And it became known throughout all Joppa: and many believed on the Lord.

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

Acts 9:43

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

And it came to pass, that he abode 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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