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Acts 9 :: King James Version (KJV)

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The Conversion of Saul

(Act 22:6–16; 26:12–18 )

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:1 - And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:2 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:3 - And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:4 - And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:5

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:5 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:6 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:7 - And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:8 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:9 - And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:10 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:11 - 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,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:12 - And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:13 - Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:14 - And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:15 - 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:

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:16 - For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:17 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:18 - And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:19 - And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

Saul Begins to Preach Christ

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:20 - And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:21 - 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?

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:22 - But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:23 - And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:24 - But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:25 - Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:26 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:27 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:28 - And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:29 - And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:30 - Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:31 - 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.

Peter's Ministry

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:32 - And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:33 - And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:34 - And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:35 - And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:36 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:37 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:38 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:39 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:40 - 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.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:41 - And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:43 - And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.
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