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for he was palsied. <a href="/cev/acts/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> There he met a man named Aeneas, who for eight years had been sick in bed and could not move. <a href="/erv/acts/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And there he found a certain man named AEneas, which had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied. <a href="/gwt/acts/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In Lydda Peter found a man named Aeneas who was paralyzed and confined to a cot for eight years. <a href="/gnt/acts/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> There he met a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed and had not been able to get out of bed for eight years. <a href="/isv/acts/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> There he found a man named Aeneas who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years. <a href="/msb/acts/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> There he found a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years. <a href="/net/acts/9.htm">NET Bible</a> He found there a man named Aeneas who had been confined to a mattress for eight years because he was paralyzed. <a href="/nheb/acts/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years, because he was paralyzed. <a href="/wbt/acts/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And there he found a certain man named Eneas, who had kept his bed eight years, and was sick with the palsy. <a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There he found a man of the name of Aeneas, who for eight years had kept his bed, through being paralysed. <a href="/web/acts/9.htm">World English Bible</a> There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years because he was paralyzed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he found there a certain man, Aeneas by name—for eight years laid on a pallet—who was paralytic, <a href="/blb/acts/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he found there a certain man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed, lying on a bed for eight years. <a href="/ylt/acts/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he found there a certain man, Aeneas by name -- for eight years laid upon a couch -- who was paralytic, <a href="/slt/acts/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he found there a certain man, Eneas by name, lying upon a bed of eight years, who was affected with palsy.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he found there a certain man named Eneas, who had kept his bed for eight years, who was ill of the palsy. <a href="/cpdv/acts/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But he found there a certain man, named Aeneas, who was a paralytic, who had lain in bed for eight years. <a href="/nabre/acts/9.htm">New American Bible</a> There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been confined to bed for eight years, for he was paralyzed. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years, for he was paralyzed.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And there he found a man named ? æneas, who had been paralyzed and had lain in bed eight years. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he found one man whose name was Annis who was lying in bed and had been paralyzed for eight years.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he found there a certain man named Aeneas, who was a paralytic, and had kept his bed for eight years. <a href="/godbey/acts/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he found there a certain man, by name Eneas, lying on a bed eight years, who was paralyzed. <a href="/haweis/acts/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And found there a certain man named 锟絥eas, during six years stretched on a bed, who was paralytic. <a href="/mace/acts/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> where finding a man named Eneas, a paralytic, who had kept his bed eight years, <a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There he found a man of the name of Aeneas, who for eight years had kept his bed, through being paralysed. <a href="/worrell/acts/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And he found there a certain man, Aeneas by name, for eight years lying prostrate on a couch, who was paralyzed. <a href="/worsley/acts/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And there he found a man named Eneas, who had kept his bed eight years, with the palsy. <a href="/parallel/acts/9-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=2976" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm">The Healing of Aeneas</a> 32As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. 33<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">There</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heuren (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">he found</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tina (IPro-AMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">a</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpon (N-AMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">named</a> <a href="/greek/132.htm" title="132: Ainean (N-AMS) -- Aeneas, a citizen of Lydda. Of uncertain derivation; Aeneas, an Israelite.">Aeneas,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">had been</a> <a href="/greek/3886.htm" title="3886: paralelymenos (V-RPM/P-NMS) -- To relax, enfeeble, weaken. From para and luo; to loosen beside, i.e. Relax.">paralyzed</a> <a href="/greek/2621.htm" title="2621: katakeimenon (V-PPM/P-AMS) -- From kata and keimai; to lie down, i.e. be sick; specially, to recline at a meal.">and bedridden</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/2895.htm" title="2895: krabattou (N-GMS) -- A bed, mattress, mat of a poor man. Probably of foreign origin; a mattress."></a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3638.htm" title="3638: oktō (Adj-GNP) -- Eight. A primary numeral; eight.">eight</a> <a href="/greek/2094.htm" title="2094: etōn (N-GNP) -- A year. Apparently a primary word; a year.">years.</a> 34“Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/5-8.htm">John 5:8-9</a> Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” / Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day, <a href="/matthew/9-6.htm">Matthew 9:6-7</a> But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” / And the man got up and went home. <a href="/mark/2-11.htm">Mark 2:11-12</a> “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” / And immediately the man got up, picked up his mat, and walked out in front of them all. As a result, they were all astounded and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!” <a href="/luke/5-24.htm">Luke 5:24-25</a> But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins…” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” / And immediately the man stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God. <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6-8</a> But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God. <a href="/james/5-14.htm">James 5:14-15</a> Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. <a href="/1_kings/17-21.htm">1 Kings 17:21-22</a> Then he stretched himself out over the child three times and cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, please let this boy’s life return to him!” / And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived. <a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-35</a> When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ... <a href="/isaiah/35-6.htm">Isaiah 35:6</a> Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Matthew 8:14-15</a> When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever. / So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve Him. <a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Mark 1:30-31</a> Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever, and they promptly told Jesus about her. / So He went to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them. <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Luke 4:38-39</a> After Jesus had left the synagogue, He went to the home of Simon, whose mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever. So they appealed to Jesus on her behalf, / and He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And she got up at once and began to serve them. <a href="/acts/14-8.htm">Acts 14:8-10</a> In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. / This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed. / In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk. <a href="/john/11-43.htm">John 11:43-44</a> After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them. <a href="/2_kings/5-10.htm">2 Kings 5:10-14</a> Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” / But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.which.<a href="/acts/3-2.htm">Acts 3:2</a> And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;<a href="/acts/4-22.htm">Acts 4:22</a> For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.<a href="/acts/14-8.htm">Acts 14:8</a> And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked:and was.<a href="/mark/2-3.htm">Mark 2:3-11</a> And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Aeneas</a> <a href="/john/5-12.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/john/5-12.htm">Couch</a> <a href="/acts/7-8.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Eneas</a> <a href="/acts/9-2.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/9-30.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/john/20-7.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/acts/9-28.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/luke/5-19.htm">Palsied</a> <a href="/luke/5-24.htm">Palsy</a> <a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Paralysed</a> <a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Paralytic</a> <a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Paralyzed</a> <a href="/acts/9-22.htm">Power</a> <a href="/acts/5-16.htm">Sick</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Aeneas</a> <a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Couch</a> <a href="/acts/25-6.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Eneas</a> <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/20-19.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/acts/18-7.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-12.htm">Palsied</a> <a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Palsy</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-12.htm">Paralysed</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Paralytic</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-7.htm">Paralyzed</a> <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Power</a> <a href="/acts/9-37.htm">Sick</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 9</div>1. <a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Saul, going toward Damascus, is stricken down to the earth, </a> 8. <a href="/acts/9-8.htm">and led blind to Damascus;</a> 10. <a href="/acts/9-10.htm">is called to the apostleship;</a> 18. <a href="/acts/9-18.htm">and is baptized by Ananias.</a> 20. <a href="/acts/9-20.htm">He preaches Christ boldly.</a> 23. <a href="/acts/9-23.htm">The Jews lay wait to kill him;</a> 29. <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">so do the Grecians, but he escapes both.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">The church having rest, Peter heals Aeneas;</a> 36. <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">and restores Tabitha to life.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>There he found a man named Aeneas Aeneas is a Greek name, suggesting that he may have been a Hellenistic Jew or a Gentile. The name itself means "praiseworthy" or "laudable." The encounter takes place in Lydda, a town with a significant Jewish population, indicating the spread of the early Christian mission beyond Jerusalem. The mention of Aeneas by name suggests he was a known figure in the community, possibly highlighting the public nature of the miracle that follows.who had been paralyzed Paralysis in the ancient world was often seen as a condition with no hope of recovery, making Aeneas's situation particularly dire. In biblical times, physical ailments were sometimes viewed as a result of sin or divine judgment, though Jesus often refuted this notion (<a href="/john/9.htm">John 9:1-3</a>). The healing of paralysis is a recurring theme in the New Testament, symbolizing spiritual restoration and the power of Jesus's name (<a href="/mark/2.htm">Mark 2:1-12</a>).and bedridden for eight years. The specific mention of "eight years" emphasizes the chronic nature of Aeneas's condition, underscoring the miraculous nature of his healing. The number eight in biblical numerology often signifies new beginnings or resurrection, which may foreshadow the transformative power of the miracle. This detail also serves to authenticate the account, providing a concrete timeframe that would be verifiable by witnesses in Lydda.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/aeneas.htm">Aeneas</a> Aeneas is the central figure in this verse, a man who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years. His condition represents a significant physical and social challenge, as paralysis in the ancient world often led to marginalization. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> Although not mentioned directly in this verse, Peter is the apostle who encounters Aeneas. Peter's role is crucial as he acts as a vessel of God's healing power. 3. <a href="/topical/l/lydda.htm">Lydda</a> The town where this event takes place. Lydda was a significant location in the early Christian church, situated in the region of Judea. 4. <a href="/topical/h/healing_event.htm">Healing Event</a> The healing of Aeneas is a miraculous event that demonstrates the power of Jesus Christ working through His apostles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Peter's encounter with Aeneas demonstrates the importance of faith in action. Believers are called to be active participants in God's work, trusting in His power to bring about change. <a href="/topical/g/god's_compassion.htm">God's Compassion</a> The healing of Aeneas reflects God's compassion for those who suffer. Christians are encouraged to show compassion and seek to alleviate the suffering of others. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus'_name.htm">The Power of Jesus' Name</a> The healing underscores the authority and power of Jesus' name. Believers are reminded of the spiritual authority they have in Christ to pray for healing and deliverance. <a href="/topical/h/hope_for_the_hopeless.htm">Hope for the Hopeless</a> Aeneas' account is a testament to the hope that Christ brings to seemingly hopeless situations. Christians are encouraged to hold onto hope and share it with others. <a href="/topical/c/community_witness.htm">Community Witness</a> The healing of Aeneas served as a powerful witness to the community, leading many to faith. Believers are called to live lives that testify to God's power and love.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 9</a> <a href="/q/what_led_to_paul's_imprisonment.htm">Who is Aeneas in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/does_god_heal_today.htm">Does God still heal sickness and disease today?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_aeneas_in_the_bible.htm">Who is Aeneas in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_brain_injury.htm">What does the Bible say about brain injury?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - For he was palsied for and was sick of the palsy, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/9-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>There ἐκεῖ (ekei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither. he found εὗρεν (heuren) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. a τινα (tina) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. man ἄνθρωπόν (anthrōpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. named ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. Aeneas, Αἰνέαν (Ainean) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_132.htm">Strong's 132: </a> Aeneas, a citizen of Lydda. Of uncertain derivation; Aeneas, an Israelite. who ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. had been ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. paralyzed παραλελυμένος (paralelymenos) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3886.htm">Strong's 3886: </a> To relax, enfeeble, weaken. From para and luo; to loosen beside, i.e. Relax. [and] bedridden κατακείμενον (katakeimenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2621.htm">Strong's 2621: </a> From kata and keimai; to lie down, i.e. be sick; specially, to recline at a meal. for ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. eight ὀκτὼ (oktō) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3638.htm">Strong's 3638: </a> Eight. A primary numeral; 'eight'. years. ἐτῶν (etōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2094.htm">Strong's 2094: </a> A year. Apparently a primary word; a year. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/9-33.htm">Acts 9:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/9-33.htm">Acts 9:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/9-33.htm">Acts 9:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/9-33.htm">Acts 9:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/9-33.htm">Acts 9:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/9-33.htm">Acts 9:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/9-33.htm">Acts 9:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/9-33.htm">Acts 9:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/9-33.htm">Acts 9:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/9-33.htm">Acts 9:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/9-33.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 9:33 There he found a certain man named (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/9-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 9:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 9:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/9-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 9:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 9:34" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>