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.
Acts 9
New King James Version
The Damascus Road: Saul Converted(A)
9 Then (B)Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked (C)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 (D)As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. 4 Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, (E)why are you persecuting Me?”
5 And he said, “Who are You, Lord?”
Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. [a]It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”
6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?”
Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
7 And (F)the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. 8 Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. 9 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
Ananias Baptizes Saul
10 Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus (G)named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, “Ananias.”
And he said, “Here I am, Lord.”
11 So the Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul (H)of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying. 12 And in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, so that he might receive his sight.”
13 Then Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, (I)how much [b]harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. 14 And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all (J)who call on Your name.”
15 But the Lord said to him, “Go, for (K)he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before (L)Gentiles, (M)kings, and the (N)children[c] of Israel. 16 For (O)I will show him how many things he must suffer for My (P)name’s sake.”
17 (Q)And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and (R)laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord [d]Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and (S)be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized.
19 So when he had received food, he was strengthened. (T)Then Saul spent some days with the disciples at Damascus.
Saul Preaches Christ
20 Immediately he preached [e]the Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God.
21 Then all who heard were amazed, and said, (U)“Is this not he who destroyed those who called on this name in Jerusalem, and has come here for that purpose, so that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?”
22 But Saul increased all the more in strength, (V)and confounded the Jews who dwelt in Damascus, proving that this Jesus is the Christ.
Saul Escapes Death
23 Now after many days were past, (W)the Jews plotted to kill him. 24 (X)But their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates day and night, to kill him. 25 Then the disciples took him by night and (Y)let him down through the wall in a large basket.
Saul at Jerusalem
26 And (Z)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 (AA)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, (AB)and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. 28 So (AC)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 (AD)Hellenists,[f] (AE)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 (AF)Then the [g]churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were (AG)edified.[h] And walking in the (AH)fear of the Lord and in the (AI)comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were (AJ)multiplied.
Aeneas Healed
32 Now it came to pass, as Peter went (AK)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, (AL)Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately. 35 So all who dwelt at Lydda and (AM)Sharon saw him and (AN)turned to the Lord.
Dorcas Restored to Life
36 At Joppa there was a certain disciple named [i]Tabitha, which is translated [j]Dorcas. This woman was full (AO)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 (AP)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 (AQ)put them all out, and (AR)knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he (AS)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, (AT)and many believed on the Lord. 43 So it was that he stayed many days in Joppa with (AU)Simon, a tanner.
Footnotes
- Acts 9:5 NU, M omit the rest of v. 5 and begin v. 6 with But arise and go
- Acts 9:13 bad things
- Acts 9:15 Lit. sons
- Acts 9:17 M omits Jesus
- Acts 9:20 NU Jesus
- Acts 9:29 Greek-speaking Jews
- Acts 9:31 NU church . . . was
- Acts 9:31 built up
- Acts 9:36 Lit., in Aram., Gazelle
- Acts 9:36 Lit., in Gr., Gazelle
Mga Gawa 9
Ang Biblia (1978)
9 Datapuwa't (A)si Saulo, na sumisilakbo pa ng mga pagbabanta at pagpatay laban sa mga alagad ng Panginoon, ay naparoon sa dakilang saserdote,
2 At humingi sa kaniya ng mga sulat sa Damasco sa mga sinagoga, upang kung siya'y makasumpong ng sinoman (B)sa mga nasa Daan, maging mga lalake o mga babae, ay kaniya silang madalang gapos sa Jerusalem.
3 (C)At sa kaniyang paglalakad, ay nangyari na siya'y malapit sa Damasco: at pagdaka'y nagliwanag sa palibot niya ang isang ilaw mula sa langit:
4 At siya'y nasubasob sa lupa, at (D)nakarinig ng isang tinig na sa kaniya'y nagsasabi, Saulo, Saulo, bakit mo ako pinaguusig?
5 At sinabi niya, Sino ka baga, Panginoon? At sinabi niya, Ako'y si Jesus na iyong pinaguusig:
6 Nguni't magtindig ka, at ikaw ay pumasok sa bayan, at sasalitain sa iyo ang dapat mong gawin.
7 At ang mga taong kasama niya sa paglalakad ay nangatilihan na hindi makapagsalita, na naririnig ang tinig, datapuwa't walang nakikitang sinoman.
8 At nagtindig sa lupa si Saulo; at pagkadilat ng kaniyang mga mata, ay di siya nakakita ng anoman; at kanilang inakay siya sa kamay at ipinasok siya sa Damasco.
9 At siya'y tatlong araw na walang paningin, at hindi kumain ni uminom man.
10 Ngayon nga'y may isang alagad sa Damasco, na (E)nagngangalang Ananias; at sinabi sa kaniya ng Panginoon sa pangitain, Ananias. At sinabi niya, Narito ako, Panginoon.
11 At sinabi sa kaniya ng Panginoon, Magtindig ka, at pumaroon sa lansangang tinatawag na Matuwid, at ipagtanong mo sa bahay ni Judas ang isa na nagngangalang Saulo, lalaking (F)taga Tarso: sapagka't narito, siya'y nananalangin;
12 At nakita niya ang isang lalaking nagngangalang Ananias na pumapasok, at ipinapatong ang kaniyang mga kamay sa kaniya, upang tanggapin niya ang kaniyang paningin.
13 Nguni't sumagot si Ananias, Panginoon, nabalitaan ko sa marami ang tungkol sa taong ito, (G)kung gaano karaming kasamaan ang ginawa niya sa iyong mga (H)banal sa Jerusalem:
14 At dito siya'y may kapahintulutan ng mga pangulong saserdote na gapusin ang lahat ng mga nagsisitawag sa iyong pangalan.
15 Datapuwa't sinabi sa kaniya ng Panginoon, Pumaroon ka: sapagka't siya'y sisidlang hirang sa akin, upang dalhin ang aking pangalan sa harapan ng (I)mga Gentil at (J)ng mga hari, at ng mga anak ni Israel:
16 Sapagka't sa kaniya'y (K)aking ipakikilala kung gaano karaming mga bagay ang dapat niyang tiisin dahil sa aking pangalan.
17 At umalis si Ananias at pumasok sa bahay; at ipinatong ang kaniyang mga kamay sa kaniya na sinabi, Kapatid na Saulo, ang Panginoon, sa makatuwid baga'y si Jesus, na sa iyo'y napakita sa daan na iyong pinanggalingan, ay nagsugo sa akin, upang tanggapin mo ang iyong paningin, (L)at mapuspos ka ng Espiritu Santo.
18 At pagdaka'y nangalaglag mula sa kaniyang mga mata ang mga parang kaliskis, at tinanggap niya ang kaniyang paningin; at siya'y nagtindig at (M)siya'y binautismuhan;
19 At siya'y kumain at lumakas. (N)At siya'y nakisamang ilang araw sa mga alagad na nangasa Damasco.
20 At pagdaka'y kaniyang itinanyag sa mga sinagoga si Jesus, na siya ang Anak ng Dios.
21 At ang lahat ng sa kaniya'y nakarinig ay namangha, at nangagsabi, (O)Hindi baga ito yaong sa Jerusalem ay lumipol sa mga nagsitawag sa pangalang ito? at sa ganitong nasa ay (P)naparito siya, upang sila'y (Q)dalhing gapos sa harap ng mga pangulong saserdote.
22 Datapuwa't lalo nang lumakas ang loob ni Saulo, at nilito ang mga Judio na nangananahan sa Damasco, na pinatutunayan na ito ang Cristo.
23 (R)At nang maganap ang maraming mga araw, ay nangagsanggunian ang mga Judio upang siya'y patayin:
24 Datapuwa't napagtalastas ni Saulo ang kanilang banta. At (S)kanilang binantayan naman ang mga pintuang-daan sa araw at gabi upang siya'y kanilang patayin:
25 Nguni't kinuha siya sa gabi ng kaniyang mga alagad, at (T)siya'y ibinaba sa kuta na siya'y inihugos na nasa isang balaong.
26 At (U)nang siya'y dumating sa Jerusalem, ay pinagsikapan niyang makipisan sa mga alagad: at silang lahat ay nangatakot sa kaniya, sa di paniniwala na siya'y alagad,
27 Datapuwa't kinuha siya ni (V)Bernabe, at siya'y iniharap (W)sa mga apostol, at sa kanila'y isinaysay kung paanong nakita niya sa daan ang Panginoon, at kinausap siya, at kung paanong siya'y nangaral sa Damasco na may katapangan sa pangalan ni Jesus.
28 At siya'y kasamasama nila, na pumapasok at lumalabas sa Jerusalem,
29 Na nangangaral na may katapangan sa pangalan ng Panginoon: at siya'y nagsalita at nakipagtuligsaan sa mga (X)Greco-Judio; (Y)datapuwa't pinagpipilitan nilang siya'y mapatay.
30 At nang maalaman ito ng mga kapatid, ay inihatid nila siya sa (Z)Cesarea, at siya'y sinugo nila (AA)sa Tarso.
31 Sa gayo'y nagkaroon ng kapayapaan (AB)ang iglesia sa buong Judea at Galilea at Samaria palibhasa'y pinagtibay; at, sa paglakad na may takot sa Panginoon at may (AC)kaaliwan ng Espiritu Santo, ay nagsisidami.
32 At nangyari, na sa paglalakad ni Pedro sa lahat ng dako, siya'y naparoon naman (AD)sa mga banal na nangananahan sa Lidda.
33 At doo'y natagpuan niya ang isang lalake na nagngangalang Eneas, na walo nang taong sumasabanig; sapagka't siya'y lumpo.
34 At sinabi sa kaniya ni Pedro, Eneas, pinagagaling ka ni (AE)Jesucristo: magtindig ka, at husayin mo ang iyong higaan. At pagdaka'y nagtindig siya.
35 At siya'y nakita ng lahat ng mga nangananahan sa Lidda at sa Sarona, at sila'y nangagbalik-loob sa Panginoon.
36 Ngayon ay may isang alagad sa Joppe na nagngangalang Tabita, na ang kahuluga'y Dorcas: ang babaing ito'y puspos ng mabubuting gawa at ng pagkaawang gawa na kaniyang ginagawa.
37 At nangyari nang mga araw na yaon, na siya'y nagkasakit, at namatay: at nang siya'y mahugasan na nila, ay kanilang ibinurol siya sa isang silid sa itaas.
38 At sapagka't malapit ang Lidda sa Joppe, pagkabalita ng mga alagad na si Pedro ay naroroon, ay nangagsugo sa kaniya ng dalawa katao, na ipinamamanhik sa kaniya, Huwag kang magluwat ng pagparito sa amin.
39 At nagtindig si Pedro at sumama sa kanila. At pagdating niya, ay inihatid nila sa silid sa itaas: at siya'y niligid ng lahat ng mga babaing bao, na nagsisitangis, at ipinakikita ang mga tunika at ang mga damit na ginawa ni Dorcas, nang ito'y kasama pa nila.
40 Datapuwa't (AF)pinalabas silang lahat ni Pedro, at (AG)lumuhod, at nanalangin; at pagbaling sa bangkay ay kaniyang (AH)sinabi, Tabita, magbangon ka. At iminulat niya ang kaniyang mga mata, at nang makita niya si Pedro, ay naupo siya.
41 At iniabot ni Pedro sa kaniya ang kaniyang kamay, at siya'y itinindig; at tinawag (AI)ang mga banal at ang mga babaing bao, at siya'y iniharap niyang buhay.
42 At ito'y nabansag sa buong Joppe: at marami ang mga nagsisampalataya sa Panginoon.
43 At nangyari, na siya'y nanahang maraming mga araw sa Joppe, na kasama ni (AJ)Simong mangluluto ng balat.
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