Hechos 9
La Biblia de las Américas
Conversión de Saulo
9 Saulo (A), respirando todavía amenazas[a] y muerte contra los discípulos del Señor(B), fue al sumo sacerdote, 2 y le pidió cartas para las sinagogas(C) de Damasco(D), para que si encontraba algunos que pertenecieran al Camino(E), tanto hombres como mujeres, los pudiera llevar atados a Jerusalén(F). 3 (G)Y sucedió que mientras viajaba, al acercarse a Damasco, de repente resplandeció en su derredor una luz del cielo(H); 4 y al caer a tierra, oyó una voz que le decía: Saulo, Saulo, ¿por qué me persigues(I)? 5 Y él dijo: ¿Quién eres, Señor? Y Él respondió: Yo soy Jesús a quien tú persigues; 6 levántate[b], entra en la ciudad, y se te dirá lo que debes hacer(J). 7 Los hombres que iban con él se detuvieron atónitos[c](K), oyendo la voz[d](L), pero sin ver a nadie. 8 Saulo se levantó del suelo, y aunque sus ojos estaban abiertos, no veía nada(M); y llevándolo por la mano, lo trajeron a Damasco(N). 9 Y estuvo tres días sin ver, y no comió ni bebió.
Ananías visita a Saulo
10 Había en Damasco(O) cierto discípulo llamado Ananías(P); y el Señor le dijo en una visión(Q): Ananías. Y él dijo: Heme aquí, Señor. 11 Y el Señor le dijo: Levántate y ve a la calle que se llama Derecha, y pregunta en la casa de Judas por un hombre de Tarso(R) llamado Saulo, porque, he aquí, está orando, 12 y ha visto en una visión[e] a un hombre llamado Ananías, que entra y pone las manos sobre él para que recobre la vista(S). 13 Pero Ananías respondió: Señor, he oído de muchos acerca de este hombre, cuánto mal ha hecho a tus santos(T) en Jerusalén(U), 14 y aquí tiene autoridad de los principales sacerdotes para prender(V) a todos los que invocan tu nombre(W). 15 Pero el Señor le dijo: Ve, porque él me es un instrumento[f] escogido(X), para llevar mi nombre en presencia de los gentiles(Y), de los reyes(Z) y de los hijos de Israel; 16 porque yo le mostraré cuánto debe padecer(AA) por mi nombre. 17 Ananías fue y entró en la casa, y después de poner las manos sobre él(AB), dijo: Hermano Saulo, el Señor Jesús, que se te apareció en el camino por donde venías, me ha enviado para que recobres la vista(AC) y seas lleno del Espíritu Santo(AD). 18 Al instante cayeron de sus ojos como unas escamas, y recobró la vista; y se levantó y fue bautizado. 19 Tomó alimentos y cobró fuerzas.
Y por varios días estuvo con los discípulos(AE) que estaban en Damasco(AF).
Saulo predica en Damasco
20 Y enseguida se puso a predicar a Jesús en las sinagogas(AG), diciendo[g]: Él es el Hijo de Dios(AH). 21 Y todos los que lo escuchaban estaban asombrados y decían: ¿No es este el que en Jerusalén destruía a los que invocaban este nombre(AI), y el que había venido aquí con este propósito: para llevarlos atados ante los principales sacerdotes(AJ)? 22 Pero Saulo seguía fortaleciéndose y confundiendo a los judíos que habitaban en Damasco, demostrando que este Jesús es el Cristo[h].
Saulo escapa de los judíos
23 Después de muchos días(AK), los judíos tramaron(AL) deshacerse de él, 24 pero su conjura llegó al conocimiento de Saulo(AM). Y aun vigilaban las puertas día y noche con el propósito de matarlo(AN); 25 pero sus discípulos lo tomaron de noche y lo sacaron[i] por una abertura en la muralla, bajándolo en una canasta.
Saulo en Jerusalén
26 Cuando llegó a Jerusalén, trataba de juntarse con los discípulos; y todos le temían, no creyendo que era discípulo(AO). 27 Pero Bernabé(AP) lo tomó y lo presentó a los apóstoles, y les contó cómo Saulo había visto al Señor en el camino, y que Él le había hablado(AQ), y cómo en Damasco(AR) había hablado con valor en el nombre de Jesús(AS). 28 Y estaba con ellos moviéndose libremente[j] en Jerusalén, hablando con valor en el nombre del Señor(AT). 29 También hablaba y discutía con los judíos helenistas(AU); mas estos intentaban matarlo. 30 Pero cuando los hermanos(AV) lo supieron, lo llevaron a Cesarea(AW), y de allí lo enviaron(AX) a Tarso(AY).
31 Entretanto la iglesia(AZ) gozaba de paz por toda Judea, Galilea y Samaria, y era edificada; y andando en el temor del Señor y en la fortaleza del Espíritu Santo, seguía creciendo.
Curación de Eneas
32 Y[k] mientras Pedro viajaba por todas aquellas regiones, vino también a los santos(BA) que vivían en Lida(BB). 33 Allí encontró a un hombre llamado Eneas, que había estado postrado en cama por ocho años, porque estaba paralítico. 34 Y Pedro le dijo: Eneas, Jesucristo te sana; levántate y haz tu cama. Y al instante se levantó. 35 Todos los que vivían en Lida(BC) y en Sarón(BD) lo vieron, y[l] se convirtieron al Señor(BE).
Resurrección de Dorcas
36 Había entonces en Jope(BF) una discípula llamada Tabita (que traducido al griego es Dorcas[m]); esta mujer era rica[n] en obras buenas y de caridad que hacía continuamente. 37 Y sucedió que en aquellos días se enfermó y murió; y lavado su cuerpo, lo pusieron en un aposento alto(BG). 38 Como Lida estaba cerca de Jope(BH), los discípulos(BI), al oír que Pedro estaba allí, le enviaron dos hombres, rogándole: No tardes en venir a nosotros. 39 Entonces Pedro se levantó y fue con ellos. Cuando llegó, lo llevaron al aposento alto(BJ), y todas las viudas(BK) lo rodearon llorando, mostrando todas las túnicas y ropas que Dorcas solía hacer cuando estaba con ellas. 40 Mas Pedro, haciendo salir a todos, se arrodilló y oró(BL), y volviéndose al cadáver, dijo: Tabita, levántate(BM). Y ella abrió los ojos, y al ver a Pedro, se incorporó(BN). 41 Y él le dio la mano y la levantó; y llamando a los santos(BO) y a las viudas(BP), la presentó viva. 42 Y esto se supo en todo Jope(BQ), y muchos creyeron en el Señor(BR). 43 Y[o] Pedro se quedó en Jope(BS) muchos días con un tal Simón, curtidor(BT).
Footnotes
- Hechos 9:1 Lit., amenaza
- Hechos 9:6 Algunas versiones agregan al principio del vers.: El, temblando y temeroso, dijo: Señor, ¿qué quieres que yo haga? Y el Señor le dijo: Levántate
- Hechos 9:7 Lit., mudos
- Hechos 9:7 O, el sonido
- Hechos 9:12 Algunos mss. no incluyen: en una visión
- Hechos 9:15 O, vaso
- Hechos 9:20 Lit., que
- Hechos 9:22 I.e., el Mesías
- Hechos 9:25 Lit., bajaron
- Hechos 9:28 Lit., entrando y saliendo
- Hechos 9:32 Lit., Y sucedió que
- Hechos 9:35 Lit., los cuales
- Hechos 9:36 O, Gacela
- Hechos 9:36 Lit., llena
- Hechos 9:43 Lit., Y sucedió que
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
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
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