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

διώκω persecute G1377
μαθητής disciple G3101
ὅραμα vision G3705
πνεῦμα Holy Spirit G4151
βαπτίζω baptize G907
ἅγιος saints G40

Cross-References

People & Context

Saul

Persecutor of the disciples, struck down on the Damascus road and chosen as a vessel to bear Christ's name

Ananias

Disciple at Damascus sent in a vision to lay hands on Saul so he could see again and be baptized

Jesus

The risen Lord who appears in light, confronts Saul, and commissions him before nations and kings

Peter

Apostle who heals the paralyzed Aeneas at Lydda and raises Tabitha from death at Joppa

Barnabas

Disciple who vouches for Saul and brings him to the apostles in Jerusalem

Tabitha

Disciple at Joppa, called Dorcas, full of good works, who dies and is raised by Peter

Timeline

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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