Acts 9:22

Translations

Modern

But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.

Traditional

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

Literal

But Saul was empowered all the more and kept confounding the Jews dwelling in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

Latin

Saulus autem multo magis convalescebat, et confundebat Judæos qui habitabant Damasci, affirmans quoniam hic est Christus.

Original

Greek

English

But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.

Notes

Acts 9:22–25

The people who heard Saul were confused and surprised. Even so, Saul clearly showed from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah. His arguments were so strong that the Jews in Damascus who did not believe could not answer him.

This continued for some time (see Galatians 1:18). The people who heard Saul were confused and surprised. Even so, Saul clearly showed from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah. His arguments were so strong that the Jews in Damascus who did not believe could not answer him.

This continued for some time in 2 Corinthians 11:32–33.

Theme notes and profiles

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

Events

Saul proclaims Jesusc. AD 38

Related verses

Acts 18:5
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Isaiah 40:29
He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.
Acts 18:27–28
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1 Corinthians 1:27
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Acts 28:23
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Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Acts 6:9–10
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Acts 17:3
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Job 17:9
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Luke 24:44–45
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Psalm 84:7
They go from strength to strength, until each appears before God in Zion.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Places

Damascus: Ancient city, capital of Syria, important in biblical history

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Christ Damascus Letter to the Galatians Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Resurrection

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Very Christ Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship Paul: His Vision and Conversion Paul: Preaches in Damascus for the First Time Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Syria: Paul Goes To, with Letters to Apprehend the Christians

Acts 9:22

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