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Today's Bible Reading :: Acts 9 - 10 (ESV)

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Acts 9

The Conversion of Saul

(Act 22:6–16; 26:12–18 )

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:1 - But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:2 - and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:3 - Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:4 - And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:5 - And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:6 - But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:7 - The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:8 - Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:9

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:9 - And for three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:10 - Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:11 - And the Lord said to him, “Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:12 - and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:13

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:13 - But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:14

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:14 - And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:15

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:15 - But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:16 - For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:17 - So Ananias departed and entered the house. And 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 be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:18 - And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized;

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:19 - and taking food, he was strengthened. For some days he was with the disciples at Damascus.

Saul Proclaims Jesus in Synagogues

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:20 - And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:21 - And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc 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?”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:22 - But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.

Saul Escapes from Damascus

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:23 - When many days had passed, the Jews[fn] plotted to kill him,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:24 - but their plot became known to Saul. They were watching the gates day and night in order to kill him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:25 - but his disciples took him by night and let him down through an opening in the wall,[fn] lowering him in a basket.

Saul in Jerusalem

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:26 - And 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:27 - But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:28 - So he went in and out among them at Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:29 - And he spoke and disputed against the Hellenists.[fn] But they were seeking to kill him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:30 - And when the brothers learned this, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:31

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:31 - So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.

The Healing of Aeneas

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:32 - Now as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:33

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:33 - There he found a man named Aeneas, bedridden for eight years, who was paralyzed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:34 - And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed.” And immediately he rose.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:35 - And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

Dorcas Restored to Life

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:36 - Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas.[fn] She was full of good works and acts of charity.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:37 - In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:38 - Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, “Please come to us without delay.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:39 - So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics[fn] and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:40 - But Peter put them all outside, and knelt 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.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:41

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:41 - And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:42

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:42 - And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:43

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:43 - And he stayed in Joppa for many days with one Simon, a tanner.
ESV Footnotes
The Greek word Ioudaioi refers specifically here to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, who opposed the Christian faith in that time
Greek through the wall
That is, Greek-speaking Jews
The Aramaic name Tabitha and the Greek name Dorcas both mean gazelle
Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin

Acts 10

Peter and Cornelius

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:1 - At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:2

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:2 - a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:3 - About the ninth hour of the day[fn] he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in and say to him, “Cornelius.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:4 - And he stared at him in terror and said, “What is it, Lord?” And he said to him, “Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:5

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:5 - And now send men to Joppa and bring one Simon who is called Peter.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:6 - He is lodging with one Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:7 - When the angel who spoke to him had departed, he called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among those who attended him,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:8 - and having related everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.

Peter’s Vision

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:9 - The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop about the sixth hour[fn] to pray.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:10 - And he became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:11 - and saw the heavens opened and something like a great sheet descending, being let down by its four corners upon the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:12 - In it were all kinds of animals and reptiles and birds of the air.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:13 - And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:14 - But Peter said, “By no means, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:15 - And the voice came to him again a second time, “What God has made clean, do not call common.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:16 - This happened three times, and the thing was taken up at once to heaven.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:17 - Now while Peter was inwardly perplexed as to what the vision that he had seen might mean, behold, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon’s house, stood at the gate

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:18 - and called out to ask whether Simon who was called Peter was lodging there.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:19

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:19 - And while Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:20

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:20 - Rise and go down and accompany them without hesitation,[fn] for I have sent them.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:21

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:21 - And Peter went down to the men and said, “I am the one you are looking for. What is the reason for your coming?”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:22 - And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:23 - So he invited them in to be his guests. The next day he rose and went away with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:24 - And on the following day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:25 - When Peter entered, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:26 - But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I too am a man.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:27 - And as he talked with him, he went in and found many persons gathered.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:28 - And he said to them, “You yourselves know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with or to visit anyone of another nation, but God has shown me that I should not call any person common or unclean.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:29 - So when I was sent for, I came without objection. I ask then why you sent for me.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:30 - And Cornelius said, “Four days ago, about this hour, I was praying in my house at the ninth hour,[fn] and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:31 - and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:32 - Send therefore to Joppa and ask for Simon who is called Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea.’

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:33 - So I sent for you at once, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here in the presence of God to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord.”

Gentiles Hear the Good News

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:34 - So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:35 - but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:36

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:36 - As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:37 - you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed:

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:38 - how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:39 - And we are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:40 - but God raised him on the third day and made him to appear,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:41 - not to all the people but to us who had been chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:42 - And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:43 - To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”

The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:44 - While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:45 - And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:46 - For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:47 - “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:48 - And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.
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ESV Footnotes
That is, 3 p.m.
That is, noon
Or accompany them, making no distinction
That is, 3 p.m.
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