Acts 18:9

Translations

Modern

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.

Traditional

Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

Literal

Now the Lord said to Paul through a vision in the night, “Do not be afraid, but continue speaking, and do not be silent,

Latin

Dixit autem Dominus nocte per visionem Paulo: Noli timere, sed loquere, et ne taceas:

Original

Greek

English

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.

Notes

Acts 18:9–10

Paul encountered strong opposition in Corinth and feared another attack (18:6). The divine message comforted him (see 23:11; Psalm 34:4, 7, 19; Matthew 28:20). It encouraged him to continue his public ministry and promised God's protection (see Psalm 91:11; 2 Timothy 4:17).

Acts 18:1–17

Paul spent 18 productive months preaching and teaching in Corinth. He started in the synagogue and then moved next door to the house of Titius Justus (18:1–11). Then Paul won an important case in court against his opponents (18:12–17).

Theme notes and profiles

Corinth Paul (Saul) Visions

Events

Related verses

Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”
Ephesians 6:19–20
Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,
Ezekiel 2:6–8
But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house.
Acts 27:23–25
For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me
2 Corinthians 12:1–3
I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
Micah 3:8
As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.
Acts 16:9
During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
Jeremiah 1:17
Get yourself ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be intimidated by them, or I will terrify you before them.
Ezekiel 3:9–11
I will make your forehead like a diamond, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or dismayed at their presence, even though they are a rebellious house.”
Jonah 3:2
“Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message that I give you.”
1 Thessalonians 2:2
As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.
Isaiah 58:1
“Cry aloud, do not hold back! Raise your voice like a ram’s horn. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins.

Parallels

1 Corinthians 1:1–3 2 Corinthians 1:1–2

People

Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Glossary

Aquila Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Church Meetings Corinth Crispus First Letter to the Corinthians Inscriptions Letter to the Romans Paul the Apostle Persecution Second Coming of Christ Travel

Topics

Christian Minister: Duties of Jesus, the Christ: Appears to Paul (On the Road to Damascus) Paul: Reasons in the Synagogue Every Sabbath Vision of Paul in Corinth Visions: To Paul

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