Acts 9:1

AMP: 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,

ASV: But Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

BSB: Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest

DARBY: But Saul, still breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, came to the high priest

DRA: And Saul, as yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

KJV: And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

Acts 9:2

AMP: 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 and women alike, he could arrest them and bring them bound [with chains] to Jerusalem.

ASV: 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.

BSB: and requested letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he could bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.

DARBY: and asked of him letters to Damascus, to the synagogues, so that if he found any who were of the way, both men and women, he might bring [them] bound to Jerusalem.

DRA: And asked of him letters to Damascus, to the synagogues: that if he found any men and wemen of this way, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

KJV: 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.

Acts 9:3

AMP: As he traveled he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him [displaying the glory and majesty of Christ];

ASV: 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:

BSB: As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

DARBY: But as he was journeying, it came to pass that he drew near to Damascus; and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven,

DRA: And as he went on his journey, it came to pass that he drew nigh to Damascus; and suddenly a light from heaven shined round about him.

KJV: And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

Acts 9:4

AMP: and he fell to the ground and heard a voice [from heaven] saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting and oppressing Me?”

ASV: and he fell upon the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

BSB: He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?”

DARBY: and falling on the earth he heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why dost thou persecute me?

DRA: And falling on the ground, he heard a voice saying to him: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

KJV: And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

Acts 9:5

AMP: And Saul said, “Who are You, Lord?” And He answered, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting,

ASV: And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he [said], I am Jesus whom thou persecutest:

BSB: “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked.“I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied.

DARBY: And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he [said], *I* am Jesus, whom *thou* persecutest.

DRA: Who said: Who art thou, Lord? And he: I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. It is hard for thee to kick against the goad.

KJV: And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

Acts 9:6

AMP: now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

ASV: but rise, and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

BSB: “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

DARBY: But rise up and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

DRA: And he trembling and astonished, said: Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?

KJV: And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

Acts 9:7

AMP: The men who were traveling with him [were terrified and] stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one.

ASV: And the men that journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing the voice, but beholding no man.

BSB: The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless. They heard the voice but did not see anyone.

DARBY: But the men who were travelling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but beholding no one.

DRA: And the Lord said to him: Arise, and go into the city, and there it shall be told thee what thou must do. Now the men who went in company with him, stood amazed, hearing indeed a voice, but seeing no man.

KJV: And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

Acts 9:8

AMP: Saul got up from the ground, but though his eyes were open, he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.

ASV: 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.

BSB: Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could not see a thing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus.

DARBY: And Saul rose up from the earth, and his eyes being opened he saw no one. But leading [him] by the hand they brought him into Damascus.

DRA: And Saul arose from the ground; and when his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. But they leading him by the hands, brought him to Damascus.

KJV: And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

Acts 9:9

AMP: And he was unable to see for three days, and he neither ate nor drank.

ASV: And he was three days without sight, and did neither eat nor drink.

BSB: For three days he was without sight, and he did not eat or drink anything.

DARBY: And he was three days without seeing, and neither ate nor drank.

DRA: And he was there three days, without sight, and he did neither eat nor drink.

KJV: And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.

Acts 9:10

AMP: Now in Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he answered, “Here I am, Lord.”

ASV: 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.

BSB: In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!”“Here I am, Lord,” he answered.

DARBY: And there was a certain disciple in Damascus by name Ananias. And the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, [here am] I, Lord.

DRA: Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias. And the Lord said to him in a vision: Ananias. And he said: Behold I am here, Lord.

KJV: And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

Acts 9:11

AMP: And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and ask at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul; for he is praying [there],

ASV: 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;

BSB: “Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying.

DARBY: And the Lord [said] to him, Rise up and go into the street which is called Straight, and seek in the house of Judas one by name Saul, [he is] of Tarsus: for, behold, he is praying,

DRA: And the Lord said to him: Arise, and go into the street that is called Stait, and seek in the house of Judas, one named Saul of Tarsus. For behold he prayeth.

KJV: And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

Acts 9:12

AMP: and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come in and place his hands on him, so that he may regain his sight.”

ASV: and he hath seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.

BSB: In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”

DARBY: and has seen [in a vision] a man by name Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, so that he should see.

DRA: (And he saw a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hands upon him, that he might receive his sight.)

KJV: And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

Acts 9:13

AMP: But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, especially how much suffering and evil he has brought on Your saints (God’s people) at Jerusalem;

ASV: But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil he did to thy saints at Jerusalem:

BSB: But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem.

DARBY: And Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many concerning this man how much evil he has done to thy saints at Jerusalem;

DRA: But Ananias answered: Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints in Jerusalem.

KJV: Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

Acts 9:14

AMP: and here [in Damascus] he has authority from the high priests to put in chains all who call on Your name [confessing You as Savior].”

ASV: and here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call upon thy name.

BSB: And now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.”

DARBY: and here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call upon thy name.

DRA: And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that invoke thy name.

KJV: And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

Acts 9:15

AMP: But the Lord said to him, “Go, for this man is a [deliberately] chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;

ASV: 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:

BSB: “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.

DARBY: And the Lord said to him, Go, for this [man] is an elect vessel to me, to bear my name before both nations and kings and [the] sons of Israel:

DRA: And the Lord said to him: Go thy way; for this man is to me a vessel of election, to carry my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel.

KJV: 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 9:16

AMP: for I will make clear to him how much he must suffer and endure for My name’s sake.”

ASV: for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name`s sake.

BSB: I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”

DARBY: for *I* will shew to him how much he must suffer for my name.

DRA: For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

KJV: For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.

Acts 9:17

AMP: So Ananias left and entered the house, and he laid his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came [to Damascus], has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit [in order to proclaim Christ to both Jews and Gentiles].”

ASV: 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.

BSB: So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

DARBY: And Ananias went and entered into the house; and laying his hands upon him he said, Saul, brother, the Lord has sent me, Jesus that appeared to thee in the way in which thou camest, that thou mightest see, and be filled with [the] Holy Spirit.

DRA: And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house. And laying his hands upon him, he said: Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus hath sent me, he that appeared to thee in the way as thou camest; that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

KJV: And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

Acts 9:18

AMP: Immediately something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he got up and was baptized;

ASV: And straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and he arose and was baptized;

BSB: At that instant, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and his sight was restored. He got up and was baptized,

DARBY: And straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he saw, and rising up was baptised;

DRA: And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and rising up, he was baptized.

KJV: And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

Acts 9:19

AMP: and he took some food and was strengthened.For several days [afterward] Saul remained with the disciples who were at Damascus.

ASV: and he took food and was strengthened. And he was certain days with the disciples that were at Damascus.

BSB: and after taking some food, he regained his strength. And he spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.

DARBY: and, having received food, got strength. And he was with the disciples who [were] in Damascus certain days.

DRA: And when he had taken meat, he was strengthened. And he was with the disciples that were at Damascus, for some days.

KJV: And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

Acts 9:20

AMP: And immediately he began proclaiming Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “This Man is the Son of God [the promised Messiah]!”

ASV: And straightway in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God.

BSB: Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”

DARBY: And straightway in the synagogues he preached Jesus that *he* is the Son of God.

DRA: And immediately he preached Jesus in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

KJV: And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

Acts 9:21

AMP: All those who heard him continued to be amazed and said, “Is this not the man who in Jerusalem attacked those who called on this name [of Jesus], and had come here [to Damascus] for the express purpose of bringing them bound [with chains] before the chief priests?”

ASV: 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.

BSB: All who heard him were astounded and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?”

DARBY: And all who heard were astonished and said, Is not this *he* who destroyed in Jerusalem those who called on this name, and here was come for this purpose, that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?

DRA: And all that heard him, were astonished, and said: Is not this he who persecuted in Jerusalem those that called upon this name: and came hither for that intent, that he might carry them bound to the chief priests?

KJV: But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

Acts 9:22

AMP: But Saul increased in strength more and more, and continued to perplex the Jews who lived in Damascus by examining [theological evidence] and proving [with Scripture] that this Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).

ASV: But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews that dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

BSB: But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.

DARBY: But Saul increased the more in power, and confounded the Jews who dwelt in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

DRA: But Saul increased much more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, affirming that this is the Christ.

KJV: But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

Acts 9:23

AMP: After considerable time had passed [about three years or so], the Jews plotted together to kill him,

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

BSB: After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him,

DARBY: Now when many days were fulfilled, the Jews consulted together to kill him.

DRA: And when many days were passed, the Jews consulted together to kill him.

KJV: And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:

Acts 9:24

AMP: but their plot became known to Saul. They were also watching the city’s gates day and night so they could kill him;

ASV: but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him:

BSB: but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him.

DARBY: But their plot became known to Saul. And they watched also the gates both day and night, that they might kill him;

DRA: But their laying in wait was made known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night, that they might kill him.

KJV: But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

Acts 9:25

AMP: but his disciples took him at night and let him down through an opening in the wall, lowering him in a large basket.

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

BSB: One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall.

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

DRA: But the disciples taking him in the night, conveyed him away by the wall, letting him down in a basket.

KJV: Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.

Acts 9:26

AMP: When he arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple.

ASV: 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.

BSB: When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

DARBY: And having arrived at Jerusalem he essayed to join himself to the disciples, and all were afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

DRA: And when he was come into Jerusalem, he essayed to join himself to the disciples; and they all were afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

KJV: And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.

Acts 9:27

AMP: However, Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and described to them how Saul had seen the Lord on the road [to Damascus], and how He had spoken to him, and how at Damascus Saul had preached openly and spoken confidently in the name of Jesus.

ASV: 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.

BSB: Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.

DARBY: But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus.

DRA: But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and told them how he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him; and how in Damascus he had dealt confidently in the name of Jesus.

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

Acts 9:28

AMP: So he was with them, moving around freely [as one among them] in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord.

ASV: And he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem,

BSB: So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

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

DRA: And he was with them coming in and going out in Jerusalem, and dealing confidently in the name of the Lord.

KJV: And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

Acts 9:29

AMP: He was talking and arguing with the Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews); but they were attempting to kill him.

ASV: preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they were seeking to kill him.

BSB: He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him.

DARBY: and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. And he spoke and discussed with the Hellenists; but they sought to kill him.

DRA: He spoke also to the Gentiles, and disputed with the Greeks; but they sought to kill him.

KJV: And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

Acts 9:30

AMP: When the brothers found out [about the plot], they brought him down to Caesarea [Maritima] and sent him off to Tarsus [his home town].

ASV: And when the brethren knew it, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

BSB: When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.

DARBY: And the brethren knowing it, brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus.

DRA: Which when the brethren had known, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him away to Tarsus.

KJV: Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

Acts 9:31

AMP: So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace [without persecution], being built up [in wisdom, virtue, and faith]; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort and encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it continued to grow [in numbers].

ASV: 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.

BSB: Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

DARBY: The assemblies then throughout the whole of Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified and walking in the fear of the Lord, and were increased through the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

DRA: Now the church had peace throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria; and was edified, walking in the fear of the Lord, and was filled with the consolation of the Holy Ghost.

KJV: Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

Acts 9:32

AMP: Now as Peter was traveling throughout the land, he went down to [visit] the saints (God’s people) who lived at Lydda.

ASV: And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda.

BSB: As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda.

DARBY: Now it came to pass that Peter, passing through all [quarters], descended also to the saints who inhabited Lydda.

DRA: And it came to pass that Peter, as he passed through, visiting all, came to the saints who dwelt at Lydda.

KJV: And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

Acts 9:33

AMP: There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years and was paralyzed.

ASV: And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied.

BSB: There he found a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years.

DARBY: And he found there a certain man, Aeneas by name, who had been lying for eight years upon a couch, who was paralysed.

DRA: And he found there a certain man named Eneas, who had kept his bed for eight years, who was ill of the palsy.

KJV: And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.

Acts 9:34

AMP: Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed.” Immediately Aeneas got up.

ASV: And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.

BSB: “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up,

DARBY: And Peter said to him, Aeneas, Jesus, the Christ, heals thee: rise up, and make thy couch for thyself. And straightway he rose up.

DRA: And Peter said to him: Eneas, the Lord Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And immediately he arose.

KJV: And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

Acts 9:35

AMP: Then all who lived at Lydda and the plain of Sharon saw [what had happened to] him, and they turned to the Lord.

ASV: And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

BSB: and all who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

DARBY: And all who inhabited Lydda and the Saron saw him, who turned to the Lord.

DRA: And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron, saw him: who were converted to the Lord.

KJV: And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

Acts 9:36

AMP: Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, (which translated into Greek means Dorcas). She was rich in acts of kindness and charity which she continually did.

ASV: 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.

BSB: In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

DARBY: And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which being interpreted means Dorcas. She was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.

DRA: And in Joppe there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

KJV: 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 9:37

AMP: During that time it happened that she became sick and died; and when they had washed her body, they laid it in an upstairs room.

ASV: 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.

BSB: At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room.

DARBY: And it came to pass in those days that she grew sick and died; and, having washed her, they put her in [the] upper room.

DRA: And it came to pass in those days that she was sick, and died. Whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

KJV: And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

Acts 9:38

AMP: Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, “Come to us without delay.”

ASV: 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.

BSB: Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.”

DARBY: But Lydda being near to Joppa, the disciples having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, beseeching him, Thou must not delay coming to us.

DRA: And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppe, the disciples hearing that Peter was there, sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not be slack to come unto them.

KJV: And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

Acts 9:39

AMP: So Peter got up [at once] and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the upstairs room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing [him] all the tunics and robes that Dorcas used to make while she was with them.

ASV: 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.

BSB: So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

DARBY: And Peter rising up went with them, whom, when arrived, they brought up into the upper chamber; and all the widows stood by him weeping and shewing him the body-coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

DRA: And Peter rising up, went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber. And all the widows stood about him weeping, and shewing him the coats and garments which Dorcas made them.

KJV: Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

Acts 9:40

AMP: But Peter sent them all out [of the room] and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise!” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

ASV: 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.

BSB: Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.

DARBY: But Peter, putting them all out, and kneeling down, prayed. And, turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and, seeing Peter, sat up.

DRA: And they all being put forth, Peter kneeling down prayed, and turning to the body, he said: Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and seeing Peter, she sat up.

KJV: But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

Acts 9:41

AMP: And he gave her his hand and helped her up; and then he called in the saints (God’s people) and the widows, and he presented her [to them] alive.

ASV: And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

BSB: Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.

DARBY: And having given her [his] hand, he raised her up, and having called the saints and the widows, presented her living.

DRA: And giving her his hand, he lifted her up. And when he had called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.

KJV: And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

Acts 9:42

AMP: This became known all over Joppa, and many came to believe in the Lord [that is, to adhere to and trust in and rely on Jesus as Christ and Savior].

ASV: And it became known throughout all Joppa: and many believed on the Lord.

BSB: This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.

DARBY: And it became known throughout the whole of Joppa, and many believed on the Lord.

DRA: And it was made known throughout all Joppe; and many believed in the Lord.

KJV: And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

Acts 9:43

AMP: And so it was that Peter stayed in Joppa for many days with Simon, a tanner.

ASV: And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

BSB: And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.

DARBY: And it came to pass that he remained many days in Joppa with a certain Simon, a tanner.

DRA: And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppe, with one Simon a tanner.

KJV: And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

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