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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/9.htm">New International Version</a> So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/nlt/acts/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> So Saul stayed with the apostles and went all around Jerusalem with them, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/esv/acts/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> So he went in and out among them at Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/blb/acts/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he was coming in and going out with them in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/kjv/acts/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. <a href="/nkjv/acts/9.htm">New King James Version</a> So he was with them at Jerusalem, coming in and going out. <a href="/nasb_/acts/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he was with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/nasb/acts/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> And he was with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/nasb77/acts/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he was with them moving about freely in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/lsb/acts/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So he was with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/amp/acts/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So he was with them, moving around freely [as one among them] in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/csb/acts/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Saul was coming and going with them in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/hcsb/acts/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Saul was coming and going with them in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/asv/acts/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem, <a href="/cev/acts/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Saul moved about freely with the followers in Jerusalem and told everyone about the Lord. <a href="/erv/acts/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem, <a href="/gwt/acts/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Saul went throughout Jerusalem with the disciples. He spoke boldly with the power and authority of the Lord. <a href="/gnt/acts/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> And so Saul stayed with them and went all over Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/isv/acts/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> So he freely circulated among them in Jerusalem, speaking courageously in the name of the Lord. <a href="/msb/acts/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. <a href="/net/acts/9.htm">NET Bible</a> So he was staying with them, associating openly with them in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/nheb/acts/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He was with them coming in and going out in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/wbt/acts/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. <a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Henceforth Saul was one of them, going in and out of the city, <a href="/web/acts/9.htm">World English Bible</a> He was with them entering into Jerusalem, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he was with them, coming in and going out in Jerusalem, <a href="/blb/acts/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he was coming in and going out with them in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/ylt/acts/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he was with them, coming in and going out in Jerusalem, <a href="/slt/acts/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he was with them going in and going out in Jerusalem, and speaking freely in the name of the Lord Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he was with them coming in and going out in Jerusalem, and dealing confidently in the name of the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/acts/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he was with them, entering and departing Jerusalem, and acting faithfully in the name of the Lord. <a href="/nabre/acts/9.htm">New American Bible</a> He moved about freely with them in Jerusalem, and spoke out boldly in the name of the Lord. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So he went in and out among them in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So he went in and out with them at Jerusalem. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he was entering and exiting with them in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he was with them in Jerusalem, coming in and going out; and, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, <a href="/godbey/acts/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he was with them going in and coming out in Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord; <a href="/haweis/acts/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he was with them coming in, and going out at Jerusalem: <a href="/mace/acts/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then he convers'd freely with the apostles at Jerusalem: <a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Henceforth Saul was one of them, going in and out of the city, <a href="/worrell/acts/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And he was with them, going in and going out at Jerusalem, <a href="/worsley/acts/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem, and preaching openly in the name of the Lord Jesus: <a href="/parallel/acts/9-28.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=2935" 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">Saul in Jerusalem</a> …27Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who spoke to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. 28<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</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.">Saul stayed</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/1531.htm" title="1531: eisporeuomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter.">moving about freely</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1607.htm" title="1607: ekporeuomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- From ek and poreuomai; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project."></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2419.htm" title="2419: Ierousalēm (N-AFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/greek/3955.htm" title="3955: parrēsiazomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To speak freely, boldly; To be confident. ">and speaking boldly</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</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.">name</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord.</a> 29He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him.…<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="/galatians/1-17.htm">Galatians 1:17-18</a> nor did I go up to Jerusalem to the apostles who came before me, but I went into Arabia and later returned to Damascus. / Only after three years did I go up to Jerusalem to confer with Cephas, and I stayed with him fifteen days. <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Acts 22:17-21</a> Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance / and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’ / ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. ... <a href="/acts/26-20.htm">Acts 26:20</a> First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance. <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46</a> Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Acts 14:3</a> So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders. <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Acts 19:8</a> Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Acts 4:29-31</a> And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness, / as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” / After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a> 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. <a href="/acts/5-20.htm">Acts 5:20-21</a> “Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.” / At daybreak the apostles entered the temple courts as they had been told and began to teach the people. When the high priest and his associates arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles. <a href="/acts/6-10.htm">Acts 6:10</a> but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke. <a href="/acts/18-26.htm">Acts 18:26</a> And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Acts 28:31</a> Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-26.htm">2 Corinthians 11:26</a> In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers, <a href="/philippians/1-14.htm">Philippians 1:14</a> And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear. <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19-20</a> 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, / for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.coming.<a href="/acts/1-21.htm">Acts 1:21</a> Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,<a href="/numbers/27-16.htm">Numbers 27:16,17</a> Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation, … <a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2</a> Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/acts/9-6.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/8-3.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/acts/4-17.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/acts/9-26.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/7-54.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/john/5-7.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Speaking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/acts/10-9.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/acts/10-39.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/acts/9-33.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/acts/11-25.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Speaking</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>So Saul stayed with them Saul, later known as Paul, had recently converted to Christianity after his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. His staying with the disciples in Jerusalem signifies his acceptance into the early Christian community, despite his former persecution of Christians. This acceptance was facilitated by Barnabas, who vouched for Saul's genuine conversion (<a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27</a>). This moment marks a significant turning point in Saul's life and the early Church, as he transitions from persecutor to proponent of the faith.moving about freely in Jerusalem Jerusalem was the center of Jewish religious life and the early Christian Church. Saul's ability to move freely indicates that he was not immediately under threat from Jewish leaders, despite his previous role in persecuting Christians. This freedom suggests a period of relative peace for the Church in Jerusalem, allowing Saul to engage with the community and spread the Gospel. It also highlights the early Church's growing influence and the protection they might have received from Roman authorities, who were often indifferent to intra-Jewish religious disputes.and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Saul's boldness in preaching reflects the transformative power of his encounter with Christ. His message centered on Jesus as the Messiah, a claim that was controversial and dangerous, especially in Jerusalem where Jesus had been crucified. This boldness is a fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy that His followers would be His witnesses (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>). Saul's preaching also aligns with the apostolic mission to spread the Gospel, as seen in Peter and John's earlier boldness in <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a>. Saul's actions foreshadow his future role as a leading apostle to the Gentiles, emphasizing the power of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to proclaim the Gospel fearlessly.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul (Paul)</a> Former persecutor of Christians who experienced a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus. Now a bold proclaimer of the Gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The central city of Jewish worship and early Christian activity. It is where Saul begins his ministry among the disciples. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Early followers of Jesus who initially feared Saul due to his past but later accepted him after Barnabas vouched for his genuine conversion. 4. <a href="/topical/b/barnabas.htm">Barnabas</a> A key figure who introduced Saul to the apostles and testified to his conversion and bold preaching. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_name_of_the_lord.htm">The Name of the Lord</a> Refers to the authority and power of Jesus Christ, which Saul now boldly proclaims.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/b/boldness_in_faith.htm">Boldness in Faith</a> Saul's transformation and boldness in preaching serve as a model for believers to speak confidently about their faith, even in challenging environments. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_testimony.htm">The Power of Testimony</a> Barnabas's testimony about Saul's conversion highlights the importance of supporting and vouching for new believers within the church community. <a href="/topical/c/community_acceptance.htm">Community Acceptance</a> The early church's acceptance of Saul demonstrates the importance of forgiveness and embracing those who have genuinely turned to Christ. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_name_of_the_lord.htm">Living in the Name of the Lord</a> Saul's actions remind believers to live and speak in the authority of Jesus, reflecting His character and mission. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_christ.htm">Transformation through Christ</a> Saul's life exemplifies the radical change that occurs when one encounters Jesus, encouraging believers to seek and embrace such transformation.<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/why_do_acts_and_paul's_letters_differ.htm">Why does the Book of Acts contradict Paul's letters in describing his conversion?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_saul_consult_a_medium_in_1_sam_28.htm">If necromancy is condemned (Deut. 18:9-12), how can 1 Samuel 28:7-25 portray Saul successfully consulting a medium?</a> <a href="/q/galatians_1_19_vs._acts_9__who's_right.htm">In Galatians 1:19, Paul mentions meeting only James, yet Acts 9 suggests he encountered other apostles; which account is correct?</a> <a href="/q/what_occurred_in_saul's_conversion.htm">What happened during Saul's Damascus Road conversion?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) Coming in and going out.--The words, like the kindred phrase in <a href="/acts/1-21.htm" title="Why of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,">Acts 1:21</a>, are used to imply a certain undefined frequency of intercourse. From <a href="/galatians/1-18.htm" title="Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and stayed with him fifteen days.">Galatians 1:18</a> we learn that the whole duration of the visit was not more than fifteen days.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - Going in for coming in, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/9-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[So] Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Saul] stayed 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. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. them, αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. moving about freely εἰσπορευόμενος (eisporeuomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1531.htm">Strong's 1531: </a> To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem Ἰερουσαλήμ (Ierousalēm) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2419.htm">Strong's 2419: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine. [and] speaking boldly παρρησιαζόμενος (parrēsiazomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3955.htm">Strong's 3955: </a> To speak freely, boldly; To be confident. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. name 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'. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord. Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. 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