Acts 9

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1. And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

- Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. Ps. 27:12

- As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Acts 8:3

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

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.

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

- But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus. Acts 19:9

- And the same time there arose no small stir about that way. Acts 19:23

3. And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

- And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. Matt. 17:2

- At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. Acts 26:13

- And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. Rev. 1:16

4. And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

- And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? Gen. 3:9

- And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I. Ex. 3:4

- And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: Luke 22:31

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.

- And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth. 1 Sam. 3:10

- He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered? Job 9:4

- And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. 1 Cor. 15:8

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.

- What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. Ps. 25:12

- And I said, What shall I do, LORD? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do. Acts 22:10

- But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; Acts 26:16

7. And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

- And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. Dan. 10:7

- The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. John 12:29

- And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me. Acts 22:9

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.

- And they smote the men that were at the door of the house with blindness, both small and great: so that they wearied themselves to find the door. Gen. 19:11

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

- And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. Acts 22:11

9. And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.

- And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he was God. 2 Chron. 33:13

- Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. Est. 4:16

- And he caused it to be proclaimed and published through Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying, Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste any thing: let them not feed, nor drink water: Jonah 3:7

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.

- And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. Gen. 22:1

- Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Isa. 6:8

- And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, Acts 22:12

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,

- For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. Acts 1:20

- But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people. Acts 21:39

- I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day. Acts 22:3

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.

- And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. Mark 5:23

- 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. Acts 9:10

- 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. Acts 9:17

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

- And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt? Ex. 3:11

- And he said, O my LORD, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send. Ex. 4:13

- As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Acts 8:3

14. And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

- 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? Acts 9:21

- For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Rom. 10:13

- Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's: 1 Cor. 1:2

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:

- As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. Acts 13:2

- For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. Acts 22:15

- Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. 1 Tim. 2:7

16. For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

- Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. Acts 20:23

- And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. Acts 21:11

- Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. 2 Cor. 11:23

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.

- Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. Acts 6:6

- Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. Acts 8:17

- Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him. Acts 22:13

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

- Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38

- And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. Acts 22:16

- But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. 2 Cor. 3:14

19. And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

- And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights. 1 Sam. 30:12

- But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. Acts 26:20

- And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing. Acts 27:33

20. And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

- 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. Acts 9:27

- And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister. Acts 13:5

- Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 1 John 4:15

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?

- As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Acts 8:3

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

- For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: Gal. 1:13

22. But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

- The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Job 17:9

- And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. Acts 18:5

- For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. Acts 18:28

23. And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:

- Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him. Matt. 12:14

- And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. Acts 23:12

- Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. Gal. 1:18

24. But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

- And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia. Acts 20:3

- And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul. Acts 23:16

- In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: 2 Cor. 11:32

25. Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.

- Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house was upon the town wall, and she dwelt upon the wall. Josh. 2:15

- So Michal let David down through a window: and he went, and fled, and escaped. 1 Sam. 19:12

- And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands. 2 Cor. 11:33

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.

- But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; Matt. 10:17

- Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. Gal. 1:18

- And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: Gal. 1:22

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.

- And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, Acts 4:29

- And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Acts 4:36

- For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. Acts 11:24

28. And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

- Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd. Num. 27:17

- Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, Acts 1:21

- And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God. Acts 19:8

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

- And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Acts 6:1

- Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. Acts 6:9

- In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; 2 Cor. 11:26

30. Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

- But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. Acts 8:40

- 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, Acts 9:11

- But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people. Acts 21:39

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.

- And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: Acts 3:20

- And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. Acts 8:1

- But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Gal. 5:22

32. And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

- And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans. Acts 8:25

- And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the LORD, and see how they do. Acts 15:36

- Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Phil. 1:1

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

- And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. Mark 2:3

- And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. Luke 13:11

- And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. John 5:5

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

- But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. Matt. 9:6

- Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. John 5:8

- Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. John 14:12

35. And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

- And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in her towns, and in all the suburbs of Sharon, upon their borders. 1 Chron. 5:16

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

- And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. Acts 11:21

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.

- And we will cut wood out of Lebanon, as much as thou shalt need: and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea to Joppa; and thou shalt carry it up to Jerusalem. 2 Chron. 2:16

- They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia. Ezra 3:7

- But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. Jonah 1:3

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.

- And he said unto her, Give me thy son. And he took him out of her bosom, and carried him up into a loft, where he abode, and laid him upon his own bed. 1 Kings 17:19

- And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us. Mark 14:15

- And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together. Acts 20:8

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.

- And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again. 2 Kings 4:22

- When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. John 4:47

- Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. John 11:3

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.

- Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel. 2 Sam. 1:24

- The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. Prov. 10:7

- If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. 1 Tim. 5:16

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.

- And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed. 2 Kings 4:32

- But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. Matt. 9:25

- And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. Luke 8:54

41. And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

- And Elijah took the child, and brought him down out of the chamber into the house, and delivered him unto his mother: and Elijah said, See, thy son liveth. 1 Kings 17:23

- And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. Mark 1:31

- And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. Acts 3:7

42. And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

- Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. John 11:45

- Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus. John 12:11

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

43. And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

- Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them. Gen. 3:21

- He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. Acts 10:6

- Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. Acts 10:32

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