Saul’s Conversion (). 9 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. 3 As he neared Damascus on his journey, …

9 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

The Damascus Road: Saul Converted (). 9 Then () Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked () letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a …

Footnotes. Acts 9:23 The Greek word Ioudaioi refers specifically here to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, who opposed the Christian faith in that time; Acts 9:25 Greek through the wall; Acts 9:29 That is, Greek-speaking Jews; Acts 9:36 The Aramaic name Tabitha and the Greek name Dorcas both mean gazelle; Acts 9:39 Greek chiton, a long garment worn …

The Conversion of Saul - Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, and asked for letters from him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them in shackles to Jerusalem. Now as he was traveling, it happened that he was approaching …

9 Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. [ a ] So he went to the high priest. 2 He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation in the arrest of any followers of the Way he found there.

Aeneas and Dorcas - As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the Lord’s people who lived in Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years. “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up. All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and …

9 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. ( B ) He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, ( C ) so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, ( D ) whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. 3 As he neared Damascus on ...

9 In the meantime Saul kept up his violent threats of murder against the followers of the Lord. He went to the High Priest 2 and asked for letters of introduction to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he should find there any followers of the Way of the Lord, he would be able to arrest them, both men and women, and bring them back to Jerusalem.

9 Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord [and relentless in his search for believers], went to the high priest, 2 and he asked for letters [of authority] from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any men or women there belonging to the Way [believers, followers of Jesus the Messiah], men ...