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Acts 9

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 9 of 28

1 But Saul, still breathing threat and murder toward the disciples of the Lord, coming to the high priest,

2 he asked from him letters to Damascus, to the synagogues, so that if he found any being of the Way, both men and women, they having been bound, he might bring them to Jerusalem.

3 But in the going it happened for him to draw near to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the heaven shone around him.

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Chapter Summary

1 Saul, going towards Damascus, 4 is stricken to the earth, 10 is called to the apostleship, 18 and is baptized by Ananias. 33 Peter heals Aeneas’ paralysis, 36 and restores Tabitha to life.

Key Greek Words

πνεύματος ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
προσεύχεται pray (X, earnestly, for), make prayer G4336
ἀρχιερεῖ chief (high) priest, chief of, the priests G749
παρ’ above, against, among G3844
γῆν country, earth(-ly), ground G1093

Cross-References

People & Context

The Conversion of Saul

While Saul travels to Damascus to persecute believers, a heavenly light shines around him and Jesus speaks to him1920. Ananias is sent to restore his …

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The Conversion of Saul

While Saul travels to Damascus to persecute believers, a heavenly light shines around him and Jesus speaks to him1920. Ananias is sent to restore his sight, and he is baptized21.

Acts 9:1-19

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