Acts 9
1 But Saul, yet breathing out threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
And Saul, as yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
2 and asked of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any who were of this way of belief, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
And asked of him letters to Damascus, to the synagogues: that if he found any men and women of this way, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus; and suddenly there shone around a him a light from heaven;
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.
4 and he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
And falling on the ground, he heard a voice saying to him: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he answered, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.
Who said: Who art thou, Lord? And he: I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. It is hard for thee to kick against the goad.
6 But arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
And he trembling and astonished, said: Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?
7 And the men that journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing the voice, but seeing no one.
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.
8 And Saul arose from the earth; but when his eyes were opened, he saw nothing; and they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.
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.
9 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
And he was there three days, without sight, and he did neither eat nor drink.
10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias, and to him the Lord said in a vision, Ananias! And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.
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.
11 And the Lord said to him, Arise, and go into the street called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus; for lo! he prayeth,
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.
12 and hath seen a man, named Ananias, coming in and putting his hand on him, that he might receive sight.
(And he saw a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hands upon him, that he might receive his sight.)
13 But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how great evils he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem.
But Ananias answered: Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints in Jerusalem.
14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that invoke thy name.
15 But the Lord said to him, Go; for this man is to me a chosen vessel, to bear my name before nations, and kings, and the sons of Israel.
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.
16 For I myself will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.
For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.
17 And Ananias went away, and entered the house; and putting his hands on him, he said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus who appeared to thee in the way thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mayst receive sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
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.
18 And immediately there fell off from his eyes as it were scales; and he received sight, and arose, and was baptized.
And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and rising up, he was baptized.
19 And having taken some food he was strengthened. And he was some days with the disciples in Damascus.
And when he had taken meat, he was strengthened. And he was with the disciples that were at Damascus, for some days.
20 And immediately he preached Jesus in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
And immediately he preached Jesus in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
21 And all that heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this he that destroyed in Jerusalem those who called on this name? And he hath come hither for this purpose, that he may bring them bound to the chief priests.
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?
22 But Saul gained still more strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
But Saul increased much more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, affirming that this is the Christ.
23 But after many days had passed, the Jews took counsel together to kill him;
And when many days were passed, the Jews consulted together to kill him.
24 but their plot became known to Saul; and they were even watching the gates day and night to kill him.
But their laying in wait was made 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.
But the disciples taking him in the night, conveyed him away by the wall, letting him down in a basket.
26 And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join himself to the disciples; and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
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.
27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that he had spoken to him, and hew he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
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.
28 And he was with them going in and out at Jerusalem,
And he was with them coming in and going out in Jerusalem, and dealing confidently in the name of the Lord.
29 speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. And he often spoke and disputed with the Hellenists; but they were endeavoring to slay him.
He spoke also to the Gentiles, and disputed with the Greeks; but they sought to kill him.
30 But the brethren obtaining knowledge of it, brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.
Which when the brethren had known, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him away to Tarsus.
31 The church therefore throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being built up, and walking in the fear of the Lord; and by the exhortation of the Holy Spirit it was greatly increased.
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.
32 And it came to pass, that as Peter went through the whole country, he came down also to the saints who dwelt at Lydda.
And it came to pass that Peter, as he passed through, visiting all, came to the saints who dwelt at Lydda.
33 And there he found a certain man named AEneas, who had lain on a bed eight years, and was palsied.
And he found there a certain man named Eneas, who had kept his bed for eight years, who was ill of the palsy.
34 And Peter said to him, AEneas, Jesus the Christ healeth thee; arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
And Peter said to him: Eneas, the Lord Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And immediately he arose.
35 And all that dwelt in Lydda and Sharon saw him; and they turned to the Lord.
And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron, saw him: who were converted to the Lord.
36 Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.
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.
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.
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 as Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent to him two men with the entreaty, Do not delay to come to us.
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.
39 Then Peter arose, and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber; and all the widows came to him weeping, and showing the coats and cloaks which Dorcas made while she was with them.
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.
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 seeing Peter, she sat up.
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.
41 And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.
And giving her his hand, he lifted her up. And when he had called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.
42 And it became known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.
And it was made known throughout all Joppe; and many believed in the Lord.
43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.
And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppe, with one Simon a tanner.
