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Acts 9:26-43
New King James Version
Acts 9:26-43
New King James Version
Saul at Jerusalem
26 And (A)when Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, and did not believe that he was a disciple. 27 (B)But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. And he declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had spoken to him, (C)and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. 28 So (D)he was with them at Jerusalem, coming in and going out. 29 And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus and disputed against the (E)Hellenists,[a] (F)but they attempted to kill him. 30 When the brethren found out, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him out to Tarsus.
The Church Prospers
31 (G)Then the [b]churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were (H)edified.[c] And walking in the (I)fear of the Lord and in the (J)comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were (K)multiplied.
Aeneas Healed
32 Now it came to pass, as Peter went (L)through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda. 33 There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed. 34 And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, (M)Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately. 35 So all who dwelt at Lydda and (N)Sharon saw him and (O)turned to the Lord.
Dorcas Restored to Life
36 At Joppa there was a certain disciple named [d]Tabitha, which is translated [e]Dorcas. This woman was full (P)of good works and charitable deeds which she did. 37 But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in (Q)an upper room. 38 And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them. 39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them. 40 But Peter (R)put them all out, and (S)knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he (T)said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. 41 Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive. 42 And it became known throughout all Joppa, (U)and many believed on the Lord. 43 So it was that he stayed many days in Joppa with (V)Simon, a tanner.
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Acts 9:26-43
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Acts 9:26-43
New International Version
26 When he came to Jerusalem,(A) he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas(B) took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him,(C) and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus.(D) 28 So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. 29 He talked and debated with the Hellenistic Jews,[a](E) but they tried to kill him.(F) 30 When the believers(G) learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea(H) and sent him off to Tarsus.(I)
31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria(J) enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.(K)
Aeneas and Dorcas
32 As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the Lord’s people(L) who lived in Lydda. 33 There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years. 34 “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you.(M) Get up and roll up your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up. 35 All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon(N) saw him and turned to the Lord.(O)
36 In Joppa(P) there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good(Q) and helping the poor. 37 About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room.(R) 38 Lydda was near Joppa; so when the disciples(S) heard that Peter was in Lydda, they sent two men to him and urged him, “Please come at once!”
39 Peter went with them, and when he arrived he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows(T) stood around him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.
40 Peter sent them all out of the room;(U) then he got down on his knees(V) and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.”(W) She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. 41 He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called for the believers, especially the widows, and presented her to them alive. 42 This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.(X) 43 Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with a tanner named Simon.(Y)
Footnotes
- Acts 9:29 That is, Jews who had adopted the Greek language and culture
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