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Acts 9:1

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

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

But Saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

Acts 9:2

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.

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.

and asked for letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

Acts 9:3

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

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

As he traveled, it happened that he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him.

Acts 9:4

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

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

He fell on the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?"

Acts 9:5

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;`

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

He said, "Who are you, Lord?" The Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

Acts 9:6

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.`

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

But rise up, and enter into the city, and you will be told what you must do."

Acts 9:7

And the men who are journeying with him stood speechless, hearing indeed the voice but seeing no one,

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

The men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing the voice, but seeing no one.

Acts 9:8

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,

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.

Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened, he saw no one. They led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

Acts 9:9

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

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

He was without sight for three days, and neither ate nor drank.

Acts 9:10

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;`

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.

Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias!" He said, "Behold, it's me, Lord."

Acts 9:11

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,

"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.

The Lord said to 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 is praying,

Acts 9:12

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

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

and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight."

Acts 9:13

And Ananias answered, `Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how many evils he did 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;

But Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem.

Acts 9:14

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

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

Here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name."

Acts 9:15

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;

"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.

But the Lord said to him, "Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.

Acts 9:16

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

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

For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake."

Acts 9:17

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.`

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."

Ananias departed, and entered into the house. Laying his hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord, who appeared to you in the way which you came, has sent me, that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

Acts 9:18

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

Immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized.

Acts 9:19

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

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

He took food and was strengthened. Saul stayed several days with the disciples who were at Damascus.

Acts 9:20

and immediately in the synagogues he was preaching the Christ, that he is the Son of God.

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

Immediately in the synagogues he proclaimed the Christ, that he is the Son of God.

Acts 9:21

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?`

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?"

All who heard him were amazed, and said, "Isn't this he who in Jerusalem made havoc of those who called on this name? And he had come here intending to bring them bound before the chief priests!"

Acts 9:22

And Saul was still more strengthened, and he was confounding the Jews dwelling in 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.

But Saul increased more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

Acts 9:23

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

At length the Jews plotted to kill Saul;

When many days were fulfilled, the Jews conspired together to kill him,

Acts 9:24

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

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

but their plot became known to Saul. They watched the gates both day and night that they might kill him,

Acts 9:25

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

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

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

Acts 9:26

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,

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.

When Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join himself to the disciples. They were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

Acts 9:27

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.

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.

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 at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.

Acts 9:28

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

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

He was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem,

Acts 9:29

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,

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

preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. He spoke and disputed against the Grecian Jews, but they were seeking to kill him.

Acts 9:30

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

When the brothers knew it, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him out to Tarsus.

Acts 9:31

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.

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.

So the assemblies throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 9:32

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

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

It happened, as Peter went throughout all those parts, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda.

Acts 9:33

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

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

There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years, because he was paralyzed.

Acts 9:34

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

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

Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed!" Immediately he arose.

Acts 9:35

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

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

All who lived at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

Acts 9:36

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;

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.

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated, means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.

Acts 9:37

and it came to pass in those days she, having ailed, died, and having bathed 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.

It happened in those days that she fell sick, and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.

Acts 9:38

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.

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.

As Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.

Acts 9:39

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.

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.

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

Acts 9:40

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,

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.

Peter put them all out, and kneeled down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, get up!" She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

Acts 9:41

and having given her [his] hand, he lifted her up, and having 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.

He gave her his hand, and raised her up. Calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

Acts 9:42

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;

It became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

Acts 9:43

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

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

It happened, that he stayed many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.

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