Apologetics Bible

Acts 9:1

Greek

Ὁ δὲ Σαῦλος ἔτι ἐμπνέων ἀπειλῆς καὶ φόνου εἰς τοὺς μαθητὰς τοῦ κυρίου, προσελθὼν τῷ ἀρχιερεῖ

O de Saylos eti empneon apeiles kai phonoy eis toys mathetas toy kyrioy, proselthon to archierei

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

AKJV: And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

ASV: But Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

YLT: And Saul, yet breathing of threatening and slaughter to the disciples of the Lord, having gone to the chief priest,

Exposition: Acts 9:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:2

Greek

ᾐτήσατο παρʼ αὐτοῦ ἐπιστολὰς εἰς Δαμασκὸν πρὸς τὰς συναγωγάς, ὅπως ἐάν τινας εὕρῃ τῆς ὁδοῦ ὄντας, ἄνδρας τε καὶ γυναῖκας, δεδεμένους ἀγάγῃ εἰς Ἰερουσαλήμ.

etesato par aytoy epistolas eis Damaskon pros tas synagogas, opos ean tinas eyre tes odoy ontas, andras te kai gynaikas, dedemenoys agage eis Ieroysalem.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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 to Jerusalem.

ASV: and asked of him letters to Damascus unto the synagogues, that if he found any that were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

YLT: did ask from him letters to Damascus, unto the synagogues, that if he may find any being of the way, both men and women, he may bring them bound to Jerusalem.

Exposition: Acts 9:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:3

Greek

ἐν δὲ τῷ πορεύεσθαι ἐγένετο αὐτὸν ἐγγίζειν τῇ Δαμασκῷ, ⸂ἐξαίφνης τε αὐτὸν περιήστραψεν⸃ φῶς ⸀ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ,

en de to poreyesthai egeneto ayton eggizein te Damasko, exaiphnes te ayton periestrapsen phos ek toy oyranoy,

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

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

ASV: And as he journeyed, it came to pass that he drew nigh unto Damascus: and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven:

YLT: And in the going, he came nigh to Damascus, and suddenly there shone round about him a light from the heaven,

Exposition: Acts 9:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:4

Greek

καὶ πεσὼν ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν ἤκουσεν φωνὴν λέγουσαν αὐτῷ Σαοὺλ Σαούλ, τί με διώκεις;

kai peson epi ten gen ekoysen phonen legoysan ayto Saoyl Saoyl, ti me diokeis;

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

AKJV: And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why persecute you me?

ASV: and he fell upon the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

YLT: and having fallen upon the earth, he heard a voice saying to him, `Saul, Saul, why me dost thou persecute?'

Exposition: Acts 9:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:5

Greek

εἶπεν δέ· Τίς εἶ, κύριε; ὁ ⸀δέ· Ἐγώ εἰμι Ἰησοῦς ὃν σὺ διώκεις·

eipen de· Tis ei, kyrie; o de· Ego eimi Iesoys on sy diokeis·

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And he said, Who are you, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom you persecute: it is hard for you to kick against the pricks.

ASV: And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest:

YLT: And he said, Who art thou, Lord?' and the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou dost persecute; hard for thee at the pricks to kick;'

Exposition: Acts 9:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:6

Greek

ἀλλὰ ἀνάστηθι καὶ εἴσελθε εἰς τὴν πόλιν, καὶ λαληθήσεταί σοι ⸂ὅ τί⸃ σε δεῖ ποιεῖν.

alla anastethi kai eiselthe eis ten polin, kai lalethesetai soi o ti se dei poiein.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what will you have me to do? And the Lord said to him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told you what you must do.

ASV: but rise, and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

YLT: trembling also, and astonished, he said, Lord, what dost thou wish me to do?' and the Lord said unto him, Arise, and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what it behoveth thee to do.'

Exposition: Acts 9:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:7

Greek

οἱ δὲ ἄνδρες οἱ συνοδεύοντες αὐτῷ εἱστήκεισαν ἐνεοί, ἀκούοντες μὲν τῆς φωνῆς μηδένα δὲ θεωροῦντες.

oi de andres oi synodeyontes ayto eistekeisan eneoi, akoyontes men tes phones medena de theoroyntes.

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

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

ASV: And the men that journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing the voice, but beholding no man.

YLT: And the men who are journeying with him stood speechless, hearing indeed the voice but seeing no one,

Exposition: Acts 9:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:8

Greek

ἠγέρθη δὲ ⸀Σαῦλος ἀπὸ τῆς γῆς, ἀνεῳγμένων ⸀δὲ τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτοῦ ⸀οὐδὲν ἔβλεπεν· χειραγωγοῦντες δὲ αὐτὸν εἰσήγαγον εἰς Δαμασκόν.

egerthe de Saylos apo tes ges, aneogmenon de ton ophthalmon aytoy oyden eblepen· cheiragogoyntes de ayton eisegagon eis Damaskon.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw nothing; and they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

YLT: and Saul arose from the earth, and his eyes having been opened, he beheld no one, and leading him by the hand they brought him to Damascus,

Exposition: Acts 9:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:9

Greek

καὶ ἦν ἡμέρας τρεῖς μὴ βλέπων, καὶ οὐκ ἔφαγεν οὐδὲ ἔπιεν.

kai en emeras treis me blepon, kai oyk ephagen oyde epien.

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

AKJV: And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. ¶

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

YLT: and he was three days without seeing, and he did neither eat nor drink.

Exposition: Acts 9:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:10

Greek

Ἦν δέ τις μαθητὴς ἐν Δαμασκῷ ὀνόματι Ἁνανίας, καὶ εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτὸν ⸂ἐν ὁράματι ὁ κύριος⸃· Ἁνανία. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· Ἰδοὺ ἐγώ, κύριε.

En de tis mathetes en Damasko onomati Ananias, kai eipen pros ayton en oramati o kyrios· Anania. o de eipen· Idoy ego, kyrie.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and the Lord said unto him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

YLT: And there was a certain disciple in Damascus, by name Ananias, and the Lord said unto him in a vision, Ananias;' and he said, Behold me, Lord;'

Exposition: Acts 9:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:11

Greek

ὁ δὲ κύριος πρὸς αὐτόν· ⸀Ἀναστὰς πορεύθητι ἐπὶ τὴν ῥύμην τὴν καλουμένην Εὐθεῖαν καὶ ζήτησον ἐν οἰκίᾳ Ἰούδα Σαῦλον ὀνόματι Ταρσέα, ἰδοὺ γὰρ προσεύχεται,

o de kyrios pros ayton· Anastas poreytheti epi ten rymen ten kaloymenen Eytheian kai zeteson en oikia Ioyda Saylon onomati Tarsea, idoy gar proseychetai,

KJV: 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,

AKJV: And the Lord said to him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prays,

ASV: And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus: for behold, he prayeth;

YLT: and the Lord saith unto him, `Having risen, go on unto the street that is called Straight, and seek in the house of Judas, one by name Saul of Tarsus, for, lo, he doth pray,

Exposition: Acts 9:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:12

Greek

καὶ εἶδεν ⸂ἄνδρα ἐν ὁράματι Ἁνανίαν ὀνόματι⸃ εἰσελθόντα καὶ ἐπιθέντα αὐτῷ ⸀χεῖρας ὅπως ἀναβλέψῃ.

kai eiden andra en oramati Ananian onomati eiselthonta kai epithenta ayto cheiras opos anablepse.

KJV: And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

AKJV: And has seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

ASV: and he hath seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.

YLT: and he saw in a vision a man, by name Ananias, coming in, and putting a hand on him, that he may see again.'

Exposition: Acts 9:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:13

Greek

ἀπεκρίθη δὲ Ἁνανίας· Κύριε, ⸀ἤκουσα ἀπὸ πολλῶν περὶ τοῦ ἀνδρὸς τούτου, ὅσα κακὰ ⸂τοῖς ἁγίοις σου ἐποίησεν⸃ ἐν Ἰερουσαλήμ·

apekrithe de Ananias· Kyrie, ekoysa apo pollon peri toy andros toytoy, osa kaka tois agiois soy epoiesen en Ieroysalem·

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

AKJV: Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem:

ASV: But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil he did to thy saints at Jerusalem:

YLT: And Ananias answered, `Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how many evils he did to Thy saints in Jerusalem,

Exposition: Acts 9:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:14

Greek

καὶ ὧδε ἔχει ἐξουσίαν παρὰ τῶν ἀρχιερέων δῆσαι πάντας τοὺς ἐπικαλουμένους τὸ ὄνομά σου.

kai ode echei exoysian para ton archiereon desai pantas toys epikaloymenoys to onoma soy.

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

AKJV: And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on your name.

ASV: and here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call upon thy name.

YLT: and here he hath authority from the chief priests, to bind all those calling on Thy name.'

Exposition: Acts 9:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:15

Greek

εἶπεν δὲ πρὸς αὐτὸν ὁ κύριος· Πορεύου, ὅτι σκεῦος ἐκλογῆς ⸂ἐστίν μοι⸃ οὗτος τοῦ βαστάσαι τὸ ὄνομά μου ἐνώπιον ⸀ἐθνῶν ⸀τε καὶ βασιλέων υἱῶν τε Ἰσραήλ,

eipen de pros ayton o kyrios· Poreyoy, oti skeyos ekloges estin moi oytos toy bastasai to onoma moy enopion ethnon te kai basileon yion te Israel,

KJV: 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:

AKJV: But the Lord said to him, Go your way: for he is a chosen vessel to me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

ASV: 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:

YLT: And the Lord said unto him, `Be going on, because a choice vessel to Me is this one, to bear My name before nations and kings--the sons also of Israel;

Exposition: Acts 9:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:16

Greek

ἐγὼ γὰρ ὑποδείξω αὐτῷ ὅσα δεῖ αὐτὸν ὑπὲρ τοῦ ὀνόματός μου παθεῖν.

ego gar ypodeixo ayto osa dei ayton yper toy onomatos moy pathein.

KJV: For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.

AKJV: For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.

ASV: for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake.

YLT: for I will shew him how many things it behoveth him for My name to suffer.'

Exposition: Acts 9:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:17

Greek

ἀπῆλθεν δὲ Ἁνανίας καὶ εἰσῆλθεν εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν, καὶ ἐπιθεὶς ἐπʼ αὐτὸν τὰς χεῖρας εἶπεν· Σαοὺλ ἀδελφέ, ὁ κύριος ἀπέσταλκέν με, ⸀Ἰησοῦς ὁ ὀφθείς σοι ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ ᾗ ἤρχου, ὅπως ἀναβλέψῃς καὶ πλησθῇς πνεύματος ἁγίου.

apelthen de Ananias kai eiselthen eis ten oikian, kai epitheis ep ayton tas cheiras eipen· Saoyl adelphe, o kyrios apestalken me, Iesoys o ophtheis soi en te odo e erchoy, opos anablepses kai plesthes pneymatos agioy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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 to you in the way as you came, has sent me, that you might receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

ASV: And Ananias departed, and entered into the house; and laying his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared unto thee in the way which thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

YLT: And Ananias went away, and did enter into the house, and having put upon him his hands, said, `Saul, brother, the Lord hath sent me--Jesus who did appear to thee in the way in which thou wast coming--that thou mayest see again, and mayest be filled with the Holy Spirit.'

Exposition: Acts 9:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:18

Greek

καὶ εὐθέως ἀπέπεσαν ⸂αὐτοῦ ἀπὸ τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν⸃ ⸀ὡς λεπίδες, ἀνέβλεψέν τε καὶ ἀναστὰς ἐβαπτίσθη,

kai eytheos apepesan aytoy apo ton ophthalmon os lepides, aneblepsen te kai anastas ebaptisthe,

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

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

ASV: And straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and he arose and was baptized;

YLT: And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales, he saw again also presently, and having risen, was baptized,

Exposition: Acts 9:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:19

Greek

καὶ λαβὼν τροφὴν ⸀ἐνίσχυσεν. Ἐγένετο ⸀δὲ μετὰ τῶν ἐν Δαμασκῷ μαθητῶν ἡμέρας τινὰς,

kai labon trophen enischysen. Egeneto de meta ton en Damasko matheton emeras tinas,

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

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

ASV: and he took food and was strengthened. And he was certain days with the disciples that were at Damascus.

YLT: and having received nourishment, was strengthened, and Saul was with the disciples in Damascus certain days,

Exposition: Acts 9:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:20

Greek

καὶ εὐθέως ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς ἐκήρυσσεν τὸν ⸀Ἰησοῦν ὅτι οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ θεοῦ.

kai eytheos en tais synagogais ekeryssen ton Iesoyn oti oytos estin o yios toy theoy.

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

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

ASV: And straightway in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God.

YLT: and immediately in the synagogues he was preaching the Christ, that he is the Son of God.

Exposition: Acts 9:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:21

Greek

ἐξίσταντο δὲ πάντες οἱ ἀκούοντες καὶ ἔλεγον· Οὐχ οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ πορθήσας ⸀ἐν Ἰερουσαλὴμ τοὺς ἐπικαλουμένους τὸ ὄνομα τοῦτο, καὶ ὧδε εἰς τοῦτο ἐληλύθει ἵνα δεδεμένους αὐτοὺς ἀγάγῃ ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀρχιερεῖς;

existanto de pantes oi akoyontes kai elegon· Oych oytos estin o porthesas en Ieroysalem toys epikaloymenoys to onoma toyto, kai ode eis toyto elelythei ina dedemenoys aytoys agage epi toys archiereis;

KJV: 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?

AKJV: 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 here for that intent, that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?

ASV: And all that heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this he that in Jerusalem made havoc of them that called on this name? and he had come hither for this intent, that he might bring them bound before the chief priests.

YLT: And all those hearing were amazed, and said, `Is not this he who laid waist in Jerusalem those calling on this name, and hither to this intent had come, that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?'

Exposition: Acts 9:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:22

Greek

Σαῦλος δὲ μᾶλλον ἐνεδυναμοῦτο καὶ ⸀συνέχυννεν ⸀τοὺς Ἰουδαίους τοὺς κατοικοῦντας ἐν Δαμασκῷ, συμβιβάζων ὅτι οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ χριστός.

Saylos de mallon enedynamoyto kai synechynnen toys Ioydaioys toys katoikoyntas en Damasko, symbibazon oti oytos estin o christos.

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

AKJV: But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelled at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. ¶

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

YLT: And Saul was still more strengthened, and he was confounding the Jews dwelling in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

Exposition: Acts 9:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:23

Greek

Ὡς δὲ ἐπληροῦντο ἡμέραι ἱκαναί, συνεβουλεύσαντο οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι ἀνελεῖν αὐτόν·

Os de epleroynto emerai ikanai, syneboyleysanto oi Ioydaioi anelein ayton·

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

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

ASV: And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him:

YLT: And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him,

Exposition: Acts 9:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:24

Greek

ἐγνώσθη δὲ τῷ Σαύλῳ ἡ ἐπιβουλὴ αὐτῶν. ⸂παρετηροῦντο δὲ καὶ⸃ τὰς πύλας ἡμέρας τε καὶ νυκτὸς ὅπως αὐτὸν ἀνέλωσιν·

egnosthe de to Saylo e epiboyle ayton. pareteroynto de kai tas pylas emeras te kai nyktos opos ayton anelosin·

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

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

ASV: but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him:

YLT: and their counsel against him was known to Saul; they were also watching the gates both day and night, that they may kill him,

Exposition: Acts 9:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:25

Greek

λαβόντες δὲ ⸂οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ⸃ νυκτὸς ⸂διὰ τοῦ τείχους καθῆκαν αὐτὸν⸃ χαλάσαντες ἐν σπυρίδι.

labontes de oi mathetai aytoy nyktos dia toy teichoys kathekan ayton chalasantes en spyridi.

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

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

ASV: but his disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket.

YLT: and the disciples having taken him, by night did let him down by the wall, letting down in a basket.

Exposition: Acts 9:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:26

Greek

Παραγενόμενος δὲ ⸀εἰς Ἰερουσαλὴμ ⸀ἐπείραζεν κολλᾶσθαι τοῖς μαθηταῖς· καὶ πάντες ἐφοβοῦντο αὐτόν, μὴ πιστεύοντες ὅτι ἐστὶν μαθητής.

Paragenomenos de eis Ieroysalem epeirazen kollasthai tois mathetais· kai pantes ephoboynto ayton, me pisteyontes oti estin mathetes.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: And when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

YLT: And Saul, having come to Jerusalem, did try to join himself to the disciples, and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he is a disciple,

Exposition: Acts 9:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:27

Greek

Βαρναβᾶς δὲ ἐπιλαβόμενος αὐτὸν ἤγαγεν πρὸς τοὺς ἀποστόλους, καὶ διηγήσατο αὐτοῖς πῶς ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ εἶδεν τὸν κύριον καὶ ὅτι ἐλάλησεν αὐτῷ καὶ πῶς ἐν Δαμασκῷ ἐπαρρησιάσατο ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι ⸀τοῦ Ἰησοῦ.

Barnabas de epilabomenos ayton egagen pros toys apostoloys, kai diegesato aytois pos en te odo eiden ton kyrion kai oti elalesen ayto kai pos en Damasko eparresiasato en to onomati toy Iesoy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared to 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.

ASV: 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 at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.

YLT: and Barnabas having taken him, brought him unto the apostles, and did declare to them how in the way he saw the Lord, and that he spake to him, and how in Damascus he was speaking boldly in the name of Jesus.

Exposition: Acts 9:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:28

Greek

καὶ ἦν μετʼ αὐτῶν εἰσπορευόμενος ⸂καὶ ἐκπορευόμενος⸃ εἰς ⸀Ἰερουσαλήμ, παρρησιαζόμενος ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι τοῦ ⸀κυρίου,

kai en met ayton eisporeyomenos kai ekporeyomenos eis Ieroysalem, parresiazomenos en to onomati toy kyrioy,

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

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

ASV: And he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem,

YLT: And he was with them, coming in and going out in Jerusalem,

Exposition: Acts 9:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:29

Greek

ἐλάλει τε καὶ συνεζήτει πρὸς τοὺς Ἑλληνιστάς· οἱ δὲ ἐπεχείρουν ⸂ἀνελεῖν αὐτόν⸃.

elalei te kai synezetei pros toys Ellenistas· oi de epecheiroyn anelein ayton.

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

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

ASV: preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they were seeking to kill him.

YLT: and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, he was both speaking and disputing with the Hellenists, and they were taking in hand to kill him,

Exposition: Acts 9:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:30

Greek

ἐπιγνόντες δὲ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ κατήγαγον αὐτὸν εἰς Καισάρειαν καὶ ἐξαπέστειλαν αὐτὸν εἰς Ταρσόν.

epignontes de oi adelphoi kategagon ayton eis Kaisareian kai exapesteilan ayton eis Tarson.

KJV: Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Cesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

AKJV: Which when the brothers knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

ASV: And when the brethren knew it, they brought him down to Cæsarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

YLT: and the brethren having known, brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

Exposition: Acts 9:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Cesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:31

Greek

⸂Ἡ μὲν οὖν ἐκκλησία καθʼ ὅλης τῆς Ἰουδαίας καὶ Γαλιλαίας καὶ Σαμαρείας εἶχεν εἰρήνην οἰκοδομουμένη, καὶ πορευομένη τῷ φόβῳ τοῦ κυρίου καὶ τῇ παρακλήσει τοῦ ἁγίου πνεύματος ἐπληθύνετο⸃.

E men oyn ekklesia kath oles tes Ioydaias kai Galilaias kai Samareias eichen eirenen oikodomoymene, kai poreyomene to phobo toy kyrioy kai te paraklesei toy agioy pneymatos eplethyneto.

KJV: Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea 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.

AKJV: 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. ¶

ASV: So the church throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.

YLT: Then, indeed, the assemblies throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, had peace, being built up, and, going on in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

Exposition: Acts 9:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:32

Greek

Ἐγένετο δὲ Πέτρον διερχόμενον διὰ πάντων κατελθεῖν καὶ πρὸς τοὺς ἁγίους τοὺς κατοικοῦντας Λύδδα.

Egeneto de Petron dierchomenon dia panton katelthein kai pros toys agioys toys katoikoyntas Lydda.

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

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

ASV: And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda.

YLT: And it came to pass that Peter passing throughout all quarters , came down also unto the saints who were dwelling at Lydda,

Exposition: Acts 9:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:33

Greek

εὗρεν δὲ ἐκεῖ ἄνθρωπόν τινα ⸂ὀνόματι Αἰνέαν⸃ ἐξ ἐτῶν ὀκτὼ κατακείμενον ἐπὶ ⸀κραβάττου, ὃς ἦν παραλελυμένος.

eyren de ekei anthropon tina onomati Ainean ex eton okto katakeimenon epi krabattoy, os en paralelymenos.

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

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

ASV: And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied.

YLT: and he found there a certain man, Aeneas by name--for eight years laid upon a couch--who was paralytic,

Exposition: Acts 9:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And there he found a certain man named Eneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:34

Greek

καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ ὁ Πέτρος· Αἰνέα, ἰᾶταί σε Ἰησοῦς ⸀Χριστός· ἀνάστηθι καὶ στρῶσον σεαυτῷ· καὶ εὐθέως ἀνέστη.

kai eipen ayto o Petros· Ainea, iatai se Iesoys Christos· anastethi kai stroson seayto· kai eytheos aneste.

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

AKJV: And Peter said to him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ makes you whole: arise, and make your bed. And he arose immediately.

ASV: And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.

YLT: and Peter said to him, `Aeneas, heal thee doth Jesus the Christ; arise and spread for thyself;' and immediately he rose,

Exposition: Acts 9:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Peter said unto him, Eneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:35

Greek

καὶ εἶδαν αὐτὸν πάντες οἱ κατοικοῦντες Λύδδα καὶ τὸν ⸀Σαρῶνα, οἵτινες ἐπέστρεψαν ἐπὶ τὸν κύριον.

kai eidan ayton pantes oi katoikoyntes Lydda kai ton Sarona, oitines epestrepsan epi ton kyrion.

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

AKJV: And all that dwelled at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord. ¶

ASV: And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

YLT: and all those dwelling at Lydda, and Saron saw him, and did turn to the Lord.

Exposition: Acts 9:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:36

Greek

Ἐν Ἰόππῃ δέ τις ἦν μαθήτρια ὀνόματι Ταβιθά, ἣ διερμηνευομένη λέγεται Δορκάς· αὕτη ἦν πλήρης ⸂ἔργων ἀγαθῶν⸃ καὶ ἐλεημοσυνῶν ὧν ἐποίει.

En Ioppe de tis en mathetria onomati Tabitha, e diermeneyomene legetai Dorkas· ayte en pleres ergon agathon kai eleemosynon on epoiei.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and giving of alms which she did.

ASV: 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.

YLT: And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, (which interpreted, is called Dorcas,) this woman was full of good works and kind acts that she was doing;

Exposition: Acts 9:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:37

Greek

ἐγένετο δὲ ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις ἀσθενήσασαν αὐτὴν ἀποθανεῖν· λούσαντες δὲ ⸂ἔθηκαν αὐτὴν⸃ ἐν ὑπερῴῳ.

egeneto de en tais emerais ekeinais asthenesasan ayten apothanein· loysantes de ethekan ayten en yperoo.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: and it came to pass in those days she, having ailed, died, and having bathed her, they laid her in an upper chamber,

Exposition: Acts 9:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:38

Greek

ἐγγὺς δὲ οὔσης Λύδδας τῇ Ἰόππῃ οἱ μαθηταὶ ἀκούσαντες ὅτι Πέτρος ἐστὶν ἐν αὐτῇ ἀπέστειλαν ⸂δύο ἄνδρας⸃ πρὸς αὐτὸν παρακαλοῦντες· Μὴ ⸀ὀκνήσῃς διελθεῖν ἕως ⸀ἡμῶν·

eggys de oyses Lyddas te Ioppe oi mathetai akoysantes oti Petros estin en ayte apesteilan dyo andras pros ayton parakaloyntes· Me okneses dielthein eos emon·

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And for as much as Lydda was near to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent to him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

ASV: And as Lydda was nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men unto him, entreating him, Delay not to come on unto us.

YLT: and Lydda being nigh to Joppa, the disciples having heard that Peter is in that place , sent two men unto him, calling on him not to delay to come through unto them.

Exposition: Acts 9:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:39

Greek

ἀναστὰς δὲ Πέτρος συνῆλθεν αὐτοῖς· ὃν παραγενόμενον ἀνήγαγον εἰς τὸ ὑπερῷον, καὶ παρέστησαν αὐτῷ πᾶσαι αἱ χῆραι κλαίουσαι καὶ ἐπιδεικνύμεναι χιτῶνας καὶ ἱμάτια ὅσα ἐποίει μετʼ αὐτῶν οὖσα ἡ Δορκάς.

anastas de Petros synelthen aytois· on paragenomenon anegagon eis to yperoon, kai parestesan ayto pasai ai cherai klaioysai kai epideiknymenai chitonas kai imatia osa epoiei met ayton oysa e Dorkas.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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 showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

ASV: And Peter arose and went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

YLT: And Peter having risen, went with them, whom having come, they brought into the upper chamber, and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing coats and garments, as many as Dorcas was making while she was with them.

Exposition: Acts 9:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:40

Greek

ἐκβαλὼν δὲ ἔξω πάντας ὁ Πέτρος ⸀καὶ θεὶς τὰ γόνατα προσηύξατο, καὶ ἐπιστρέψας πρὸς τὸ σῶμα εἶπεν· Ταβιθά, ἀνάστηθι. ἡ δὲ ἤνοιξεν τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτῆς, καὶ ἰδοῦσα τὸν Πέτρον ἀνεκάθισεν.

ekbalon de exo pantas o Petros kai theis ta gonata proseyxato, kai epistrepsas pros to soma eipen· Tabitha, anastethi. e de enoixen toys ophthalmoys aytes, kai idoysa ton Petron anekathisen.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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 when she saw Peter, she sat up.

YLT: And Peter having put them all forth without, having bowed the knees, did pray, and having turned unto the body said, `Tabitha, arise;' and she opened her eyes, and having seen Peter, she sat up,

Exposition: Acts 9:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:41

Greek

δοὺς δὲ αὐτῇ χεῖρα ἀνέστησεν αὐτήν, φωνήσας δὲ τοὺς ἁγίους καὶ τὰς χήρας παρέστησεν αὐτὴν ζῶσαν.

doys de ayte cheira anestesen ayten, phonesas de toys agioys kai tas cheras parestesen ayten zosan.

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

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

ASV: And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

YLT: and having given her his hand, he lifted her up, and having called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive,

Exposition: Acts 9:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:42

Greek

γνωστὸν δὲ ἐγένετο καθʼ ὅλης ⸀τῆς Ἰόππης, καὶ ⸂ἐπίστευσαν πολλοὶ⸃ ἐπὶ τὸν κύριον.

gnoston de egeneto kath oles tes Ioppes, kai episteysan polloi epi ton kyrion.

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

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

ASV: And it became known throughout all Joppa: and many believed on the Lord.

YLT: and it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord;

Exposition: Acts 9:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 9:43

Greek

ἐγένετο ⸀δὲ ἡμέρας ἱκανὰς ⸀μεῖναι ἐν Ἰόππῃ παρά τινι Σίμωνι βυρσεῖ.

egeneto de emeras ikanas meinai en Ioppe para tini Simoni byrsei.

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

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

ASV: And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

YLT: and it came to pass, that he remained many days in Joppa, with a certain one, Simon a tanner.

Exposition: Acts 9:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.