Acts 9:27

Translations

Modern

Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.

Traditional

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.

Literal

But Barnabas, having taken him, brought him to the apostles and related to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus.

Latin

Barnabas autem apprehensum illum duxit ad Apostolos: et narravit illis quomodo in via vidisset Dominum, et quia locutus est ei, et quomodo in Damasco fiducialiter egerit in nomine Jesu.

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Greek

English

Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.

Notes

Acts 9:26–28

When Saul arrived in Jerusalem: The believers did not trust him at first. This was understandable. He had recently attacked and imprisoned Christians (8:3; 9:1, 13; 22:3, 4; 26:9–11).

Barnabas helped him. Barnabas, whose name means “Son of Encouragement” (4:36), brought Saul to the apostles. He told them how Saul had seen the Lord on the road to Damascus. He also explained how Saul had preached boldly in the name of Jesus there.

Barnabas convinced the apostles that Saul’s conversion was real. So Saul stayed with them in Jerusalem. There, he continued to preach boldly about the Lord.

Paul later spoke about this visit in Galatians 1:18–19.

Theme notes and profiles

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

Events

Saul proclaims Jesusc. AD 38

Related verses

Acts 4:36
Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),
Acts 4:29
And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,
Acts 4:13
When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.
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,
Acts 15:35–39
But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.
Acts 12:25
When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
Acts 9:20–22
Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”
Acts 15:25–26
So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
1 Corinthians 15:8
And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth.
Acts 15:2
And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.
1 Corinthians 9:6
Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living?
Acts 9:3–6
As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

People

Barnabas: A Levite from Cyprus who accompanied Paul on missionary journeys Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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 Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Damascus John Mark Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Barnabas: Brings Him to the Apostles Holy Boldness: Paul Paul: Received by the Disciples in Jerusalem Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Syria: Paul Goes To, with Letters to Apprehend the Christians

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