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Acts 9	Acts 9
Acts 9:1 But Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,	Acts 9:1 But Saul, still burning with desire to put to death the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
Acts 9:2 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.	Acts 9:2 And made a request for letters from him to the Synagogues of Damascus, so that if there were any of the Way there, men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem.
Acts 9:3 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:	Acts 9:3 And while he was journeying, he came near Damascus; and suddenly he saw a light from heaven shining round him;
Acts 9:4 and he fell upon the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?	Acts 9:4 And he went down on the earth, and a voice said to him, Saul, Saul, why are you attacking me so cruelly?
Acts 9:5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he [said], I am Jesus whom thou persecutest:	Acts 9:5 And he said, Who are you, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus, whom you are attacking:
Acts 9:6 but rise, and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.	Acts 9:6 But get up, and go into the town, and it will be made clear to you what you have to do.
Acts 9:7 And the men that journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing the voice, but beholding no man.	Acts 9:7 And the men who were with him were not able to say anything; hearing the voice, but seeing no one.
Acts 9:8 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.	Acts 9:8 And Saul got up from the earth, and when his eyes were open, he saw nothing; and he was guided by the hand into Damascus.
Acts 9:9 And he was three days without sight, and did neither eat nor drink.	Acts 9:9 And for three days he was not able to see, and he took no food or drink.
Acts 9:10 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.	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, Here I am, Lord.
Acts 9:11 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;	Acts 9:11 And the Lord said to him, Get up, and go to the street which is named Straight, and make search at the house of Judas for one named Saul of Tarsus: for he is at prayer;
Acts 9:12 and he hath seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.	Acts 9:12 And he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hands on him, so that he may be able to see.
Acts 9:13 But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil he did to thy saints at Jerusalem:	Acts 9:13 But Ananias said, Lord, I have had accounts of this man from a number of people, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem:
Acts 9:14 and here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call upon thy name.	Acts 9:14 And here he has authority from the chief priests to make prisoners all who give worship to your name.
Acts 9:15 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:	Acts 9:15 But the Lord said, Go without fear: for he is a special vessel for me, to give to the Gentiles and kings and to the children of Israel the knowledge of my name:
Acts 9:16 for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake.	Acts 9:16 For I will make clear to him what troubles he will have to undergo for me.
Acts 9:17 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.	Acts 9:17 And Ananias went out and came to the house, and putting his hands on him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, whom you saw when you were on your journey, has sent me, so that you may be able to see, and be full of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 9:18 And straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and he arose and was baptized;	Acts 9:18 And straight away it seemed as if a veil was taken from his eyes, and he was able to see; and he got up, and had baptism;
Acts 9:19 and he took food and was strengthened. And he was certain days with the disciples that were at Damascus.	Acts 9:19 And when he had taken food his strength came back. And for some days he kept with the disciples who were in Damascus.
Acts 9:20 And straightway in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God.	Acts 9:20 And straight away, in the Synagogues, he was preaching Jesus as the Son of God.
Acts 9:21 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.	Acts 9:21 And all those hearing him were full of wonder and said, Is not this the man who in Jerusalem was attacking all the worshippers of this name? and he had come here so that he might take them as prisoners before the chief priests.
Acts 9:22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews that dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.	Acts 9:22 But Saul went on increasing in power, and the Jews in Damascus were not able to give answers to the arguments by which he made it clear that Jesus was the Christ.
Acts 9:23 And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him:	Acts 9:23 Then, after some days, the Jews made an agreement together to put him to death:
Acts 9:24 but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him:	Acts 9:24 But Saul got knowledge of their design. And they kept watch day and night on the roads out of the town, so that they might put him to death:
Acts 9:25 but his disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket.	Acts 9:25 But his disciples took him by night and let him down from the wall in a basket.
Acts 9:26 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.	Acts 9:26 And when he came to Jerusalem, he made an attempt to be joined to the disciples, but they were all in fear of him, not taking him for a disciple.
Acts 9:27 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.	Acts 9:27 But Barnabas took him to the Apostles and gave them an account of how he had seen the Lord on the road, and had given hearing to his words, and how at Damascus he had been preaching in the name of Jesus without fear.
Acts 9:28 And he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem,	Acts 9:28 And he was with them, going in and out at Jerusalem,
Acts 9:29 preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they were seeking to kill him.	Acts 9:29 Preaching in the name of the Lord without fear; and he had discussions with the Greek Jews; but they were working for his death.
Acts 9:30 And when the brethren knew it, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.	Acts 9:30 And when the brothers had knowledge of it, they took him to Caesarea and sent him to Tarsus.
Acts 9:31 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.	Acts 9:31 And so the church through all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was made strong; and, living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was increased greatly.
Acts 9:32 And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda.	Acts 9:32 And it came about that while Peter was going through all parts of the country he came to the saints who were living at Lydda.
Acts 9:33 And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied.	Acts 9:33 And there was a certain man there, named Aeneas, who for eight years had been in bed, without power of moving.
Acts 9:34 And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.	Acts 9:34 And Peter said to him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ makes you well: get up and make your bed. And straight away he got up.
Acts 9:35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.	Acts 9:35 And all those living in Lydda and Sharon saw him, and were turned to the Lord.
Acts 9:36 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.	Acts 9:36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, that is, Dorcas: this woman was given to good works and acts of mercy at all times.
Acts 9:37 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.	Acts 9:37 And it came about, in those days, that she got ill and came to her death: and when she had been washed, they put her in a room which was high up.
Acts 9:38 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.	Acts 9:38 And because Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having knowledge that Peter was there, sent two men to him, requesting him to come to them straight away.
Acts 9:39 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.	Acts 9:39 And Peter went with them. And when he had come, they took him into the room: and all the widows were there, weeping and putting before him the coats and clothing which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
Acts 9:40 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.	Acts 9:40 But Peter made them all go outside, and went down on his knees in prayer; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, get up. And, opening her eyes, she saw Peter and got up.
Acts 9:41 And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.	Acts 9:41 And he took her hand, lifting her up; and, sending for the saints and widows, he gave her to them, living.
Acts 9:42 And it became known throughout all Joppa: and many believed on the Lord.	Acts 9:42 And news of it went all through Joppa, and a number of people had faith in the Lord.
Acts 9:43 And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.	Acts 9:43 And he was living in Joppa for some time with Simon, a leather-worker.