Acts 9:28

Translations

Modern

So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

Traditional

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

Literal

And he was coming in and going out with them in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

Latin

Et erat cum illis intrans et exiens in Jerusalem, et fiducialiter agens in nomine Domini.

Original

Greek

English

So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

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 1:21
Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
John 10:9
I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.
2 Samuel 5:2
Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”
Galatians 1:18
Only after three years did I go up to Jerusalem to confer with Cephas, and I stayed with him fifteen days.
1 Kings 3:7
And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in.
Numbers 27:16–17
“May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation
Psalm 121:8
The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Damascus Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle

Topics

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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