Acts 9
English Standard Version
The Conversion of Saul
9 But Saul, (A)still (B)breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to (C)the high priest 2 and asked him for letters (D)to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to (E)the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 (F)Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. 4 And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting (G)me?” 5 And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, (H)whom you are persecuting. 6 But (I)rise and enter the city, and you will be told (J)what you are to do.” 7 (K)The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, (L)hearing the voice but seeing no one. 8 Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, (M)he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. 9 And for three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
10 Now there was a disciple at Damascus named (N)Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, (O)“Here I am, Lord.” 11 And the Lord said to him, “Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man (P)of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying, 12 and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and (Q)lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.” 13 But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, (R)how much evil he has done to (S)your (T)saints at Jerusalem. 14 And here he has authority from (U)the chief priests to bind all who (V)call on your name.” 15 But the Lord said to him, “Go, for (W)he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name (X)before the Gentiles and (Y)kings and the children of Israel. 16 For (Z)I will show him how much (AA)he must suffer (AB)for the sake of my name.” 17 So (AC)Ananias departed and entered the house. And (AD)laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and (AE)be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and (AF)he regained his sight. Then (AG)he rose and was baptized; 19 and (AH)taking food, he was strengthened.
Saul Proclaims Jesus in Synagogues
For (AI)some days he was with the disciples at Damascus. 20 And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, (AJ)“He is the Son of God.” 21 And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who (AK)made havoc (AL)in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests?” 22 But Saul (AM)increased all the more in strength, and (AN)confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving (AO)that Jesus was the Christ.
Saul Escapes from Damascus
23 (AP)When many days had passed, the Jews[a] plotted to kill him, 24 but their (AQ)plot became known to Saul. (AR)They were watching the gates day and night in order to kill him, 25 but his disciples took him by night and (AS)let him down through an opening in the wall,[b] lowering him in a basket.
Saul in Jerusalem
26 And (AT)when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple. 27 But (AU)Barnabas took him and (AV)brought him to the apostles and declared to them (AW)how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and (AX)how at Damascus he had (AY)preached boldly in the name of Jesus. 28 So he went (AZ)in and out among them at Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. 29 And he spoke and disputed against (BA)the Hellenists.[c] But (BB)they were seeking to kill him. 30 And when (BC)the brothers learned this, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him off (BD)to Tarsus.
31 So (BE)the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And (BF)walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, (BG)it multiplied.
The Healing of Aeneas
32 Now (BH)as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda. 33 There he found a man named Aeneas, bedridden for eight years, who was paralyzed. 34 And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, (BI)Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed.” And immediately he rose. 35 (BJ)And all the residents of Lydda and (BK)Sharon saw him, and (BL)they turned to the Lord.
Dorcas Restored to Life
36 Now there was in (BM)Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas.[d] She was full of (BN)good works and acts of charity. 37 In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in (BO)an upper room. 38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, (BP)“Please come to us without delay.” 39 So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to (BQ)the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics[e] and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them. 40 But Peter (BR)put them all outside, and (BS)knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body (BT)he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. 41 And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive. 42 And it became known throughout all Joppa, and (BU)many believed in the Lord. 43 And he stayed in Joppa for many days (BV)with one Simon, a tanner.
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 under the cloak next to the skin
Hechos 9
Reina Valera Actualizada
La conversión de Saulo
9 Entonces Saulo, respirando aún amenazas y homicidio contra los discípulos del Señor, se presentó al sumo sacerdote 2 y le pidió cartas para las sinagogas en Damasco, con el fin de llevar preso a Jerusalén a cualquiera que hallara del Camino[a], fuera hombre o mujer.
3 Mientras iba de viaje, llegando cerca de Damasco, aconteció de repente que le rodeó un resplandor de luz desde el cielo. 4 Él cayó en tierra y oyó una voz que le decía:
—Saulo, Saulo, ¿por qué me persigues?
5 Y él dijo:
—¿Quién eres, Señor?
Y él respondió:
—Yo soy Jesús, a quien tú persigues[b]. 6 Pero levántate, entra en la ciudad, y se te dirá lo que te es preciso hacer.
7 Los hombres que iban con Saulo habían quedado de pie, enmudecidos. A la verdad, oían la voz, pero no veían a nadie. 8 Entonces Saulo fue levantado del suelo, y aun con los ojos abiertos no veía nada. Así que, guiándole de la mano, le condujeron a Damasco. 9 Por tres días estuvo sin ver, y no comió ni bebió.
10 Había cierto discípulo en Damasco llamado Ananías, y el Señor le dijo en visión:
—Ananías.
Él respondió:
—Heme aquí, Señor.
11 El Señor le dijo:
—Levántate, ve a la calle que se llama La Derecha y busca en casa de Judas a uno llamado Saulo de Tarso; porque he aquí él está orando, 12 y en una visión[c] ha visto a un hombre llamado Ananías que entra y le pone las manos encima para que recobre la vista.
13 Entonces Ananías respondió:
—Señor, he oído a muchos hablar acerca de este hombre, y de cuántos males ha hecho a tus santos en Jerusalén. 14 Aun aquí tiene autoridad de parte de los principales sacerdotes para tomar presos a todos los que invocan tu nombre.
15 Y le dijo el Señor:
—Ve, porque este hombre me es un instrumento escogido para llevar mi nombre ante los gentiles, los reyes y los hijos de Israel. 16 Porque yo le mostraré cuánto le es necesario padecer por mi nombre.
17 Entonces Ananías fue y entró en la casa; le puso las manos encima y dijo:
—Saulo, hermano, el Señor Jesús, que te apareció en el camino por donde venías, me ha enviado para que recuperes la vista y seas lleno del Espíritu Santo.
18 De inmediato le cayó de los ojos algo como escamas, y volvió a ver. Se levantó y fue bautizado; 19 y habiendo comido, recuperó las fuerzas.
Saulo predica en Damasco
Saulo estuvo por algunos días con los discípulos que estaban en Damasco. 20 Y en seguida predicaba a Jesús en las sinagogas, diciendo:
—Este es el Hijo de Dios.
21 Todos los que le oían estaban atónitos y decían:
—¿No es este el que asolaba en Jerusalén a los que invocaban este nombre? ¿Y no ha venido acá para eso mismo, para llevarles presos ante los principales sacerdotes?
22 Pero Saulo se fortalecía aún más y confundía a los judíos que habitaban en Damasco, demostrando que Jesús era el Cristo.
23 Pasados muchos días, los judíos consultaron entre sí para matarle; 24 pero sus asechanzas fueron conocidas por Saulo. Y guardaban aun las puertas de la ciudad de día y de noche para matarle. 25 Entonces sus discípulos tomaron a Saulo de noche y le bajaron por el muro en una canasta.
Saulo y los hermanos en Jerusalén
26 Cuando fue a Jerusalén, intentaba juntarse con los discípulos; y todos le tenían miedo, porque no creían que fuera discípulo. 27 Pero Bernabé le recibió y le llevó a los apóstoles. Les contó cómo había visto al Señor en el camino, y que había hablado con él, y cómo en Damasco había predicado con valentía en el nombre de Jesús. 28 Así entraba y salía con ellos en Jerusalén, 29 predicando con valentía en el nombre del Señor. Hablaba y discutía con los helenistas, pero ellos procuraban matarle. 30 Luego, cuando los hermanos lo supieron, le acompañaron hasta Cesarea y le enviaron a Tarso.
31 Entonces por toda Judea, Galilea y Samaria la iglesia tenía paz. Iba edificándose y vivía en el temor del Señor, y con el consuelo del Espíritu Santo se multiplicaba.
Pedro sana a Eneas
32 Aconteció que mientras Pedro recorría por todas partes, fue también a visitar a los santos que habitaban en Lida. 33 Allí encontró a cierto hombre llamado Eneas, que estaba postrado en cama desde hacía ocho años, pues era paralítico.
34 Pedro le dijo: “Eneas, ¡Jesucristo te sana! Levántate y arregla tu cama”. De inmediato se levantó, 35 y le vieron todos los que habitaban en Lida y en Sarón, los cuales se convirtieron al Señor.
Pedro resucita a Dorcas
36 Entonces había en Jope cierta discípula llamada Tabita, que traducido es Dorcas. Ella estaba llena de buenas obras y de actos de misericordia que hacía. 37 Aconteció en aquellos días que ella se enfermó y murió. Después de lavarla, la pusieron en una sala del piso superior. 38 Como Lida estaba cerca de Jope, los discípulos, al oír que Pedro estaba allí, le enviaron dos hombres para que le rogaran: “No tardes en venir hasta nosotros”.
39 Entonces Pedro se levantó y fue con ellos. Cuando llegó, le llevaron a la sala y le rodearon todas las viudas, llorando y mostrándole las túnicas y los vestidos que Dorcas hacía cuando estaba con ellas. 40 Después de sacar fuera a todos, Pedro se puso de rodillas y oró; y vuelto hacia el cuerpo, dijo: “¡Tabita, levántate!”. Ella abrió los ojos, y al ver a Pedro se sentó. 41 Él le dio la mano y la levantó. Entonces llamó a los santos y a las viudas, y la presentó viva.
42 Esto fue conocido en todo Jope, y muchos creyeron en el Señor. 43 Pedro se quedó muchos días en Jope, en casa de un tal Simón, curtidor.
Footnotes
- Hechos 9:2 Nombre primitivo para referirse al movimiento cristiano; cf. 18:26; 19:9, 23; 22:4; 24:14, 22.
- Hechos 9:5 Algunos mss. antiguos incluyen aquí (o en v. 4): dura cosa te es dar coces contra el aguijón. 6 Él, temblando y temeroso, dijo: Señor, ¿qué quieres que haga? Y el Señor le dice: Levántate…; cf. 26:14.
- Hechos 9:12 Algunos mss. antiguos omiten en una visión.
Acts 9
American Standard Version
9 But Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 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. 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: 4 and he fell upon the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: 6 but rise, and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. 7 And the men that journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing the [a]voice, but beholding no man. 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. 9 And he was three days without sight, and did neither eat nor drink.
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. 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; 12 and he hath seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight. 13 But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil he did to thy saints at Jerusalem: 14 and here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call upon thy name. 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a [b]chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake. 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. 18 And straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and he arose and was baptized; 19 and he took food and was strengthened.
And he was certain days with the disciples that were at Damascus. 20 And straightway in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God. 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. 22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews that dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
23 And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him: 24 but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him: 25 but his disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket.
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. 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. 28 And he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem, 29 preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the [c]Grecian Jews; but they were seeking to kill him. 30 And when the brethren knew it, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.
31 So the church throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being [d]edified; and, walking [e]in the fear of the Lord and [f]in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied. 32 And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda. 33 And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied. 34 And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And straightway he arose. 35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called [g]Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. 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. 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. 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. 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. 41 And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive. 42 And it became known throughout all Joppa: and many believed on the Lord. 43 And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.
Acts 9
King James Version
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.
3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
5 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.
6 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.
7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
8 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.
9 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.
10 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.
11 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,
12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.
13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
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:
16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.
17 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.
18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.
19 And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.
20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
21 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?
22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:
24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.
26 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.
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 he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
28 And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.
29 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.
30 Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.
31 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.
32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.
33 And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.
34 And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.
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.
37 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.
38 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.
39 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.
40 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.
41 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
42 And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.
43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.
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