Acts 9:29

Saul in Jerusalem · Acts 9:26–30
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Translations

Modern
He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him.
Traditional
And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.
Literal
And he was speaking and was debating with the Hellenists, but they were seeking to kill him.
Latin
Loquebatur quoque gentibus, et disputabat cum Græcis: illi autem quærebant occidere eum.

Original

Greek
English
He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him.

Notes

Once again, Saul debated with some Greek-speaking Jews. He spoke boldly and explained why Jesus is the Messiah.

Again, some people became angry and made a plan to kill him (see 9:22–24).

Events

Places

Greece: A nation and culture, often in opposition to Israel

Glossary

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

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Confessing Christ: Paul Decision: The Disciples Greece: Inhabitants of Persecute the Early Christians Holy Boldness: Paul Paul: Persecutions Endured By Paul: Received by the Disciples in Jerusalem Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Syria: Paul Goes To, with Letters to Apprehend the Christians The Jews: Modern, Divided Into: Hellenists or Grecians