Acts 9:20

Translations

Modern

Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”

Traditional

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

Literal

And immediately he began proclaiming Jesus in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God.

Latin

Et continuo in synagogis prædicabat Jesum, quoniam hic est Filius Dei.

Original

Greek

English

Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”

Notes

Acts 9:20–21

Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus: Saul's encounter with the heavenly Christ was genuine, shown by his enthusiastic and bold preaching. His direct declaration surprised many because he had previously caused great harm to the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Simon Peter Encounters with Jesus Following Jesus Persecution

Events

Saul proclaims Jesusc. AD 38

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Damascus Music Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Resurrection Son of God

Topics

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Acts 9:20

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