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And hasn&#8217t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> All who heard him were amazed. “Isn’t this the same man who caused such devastation among Jesus’ followers in Jerusalem?” they asked. “And didn’t he come here to arrest them and take them in chains to the leading priests?” <a href="/esv/acts/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests?” <a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> All who heard him were astounded and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?” <a href="/blb/acts/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And all those hearing were amazed and were saying, "Is this not the one having ravaged those in Jerusalem calling on this name? And he had come here for this, that he might bring them, having been bound, to the chief priests." <a href="/kjv/acts/9.htm">King James Bible</a> But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? <a href="/nkjv/acts/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Then all who heard were amazed, and said, “Is this not he who destroyed those who called on this name in Jerusalem, and has come here for that purpose, so that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?” <a href="/nasb_/acts/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> All those hearing him continued to be amazed, and were saying, “Is this not the one who in Jerusalem destroyed those who called on this name, and had come here for the purpose of bringing them bound before the chief priests?” <a href="/nasb/acts/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> All those hearing him continued to be amazed, and were saying, &#8220Is this not he who in Jerusalem destroyed those who called on this name, and who had come here for the purpose of bringing them bound before the chief priests?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And all those hearing him continued to be amazed, and were saying, “Is this not he who in Jerusalem destroyed those who called on this name, and who had come here for the purpose of bringing them bound before the chief priests?” <a href="/lsb/acts/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And all those hearing him continued to be astounded, and were saying, “Is this not the one who in Jerusalem destroyed those that called on this name, and who had come here for the purpose of bringing them bound before the chief priests?” <a href="/amp/acts/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> All those who heard him continued to be amazed and said, “Is this not the man who in Jerusalem attacked those who called on this name [of Jesus], and had come here [to Damascus] for the express purpose of bringing them bound [with chains] before the chief priests?” <a href="/csb/acts/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> All who heard him were astounded and said, “Isn’t this the man in Jerusalem who was causing havoc for those who called on this name and came here for the purpose of taking them as prisoners to the chief priests? ” <a href="/hcsb/acts/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But all who heard him were astounded and said, &#8220Isn&#8217t this the man who, in Jerusalem, was destroying those who called on this name and then came here for the purpose of taking them as prisoners to the chief priests?&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And all that heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this he that in Jerusalem made havoc of them that called on this name? and he had come hither for this intent, that he might bring them bound before the chief priests. <a href="/cev/acts/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Everyone who heard Saul was amazed and said, "Isn't this the man who caused so much trouble for those people in Jerusalem who worship in the name of Jesus? Didn't he come here to arrest them and take them to the chief priests?" <a href="/erv/acts/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And all that heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this he that in Jerusalem made havock of them which called on this name? and he had come hither for this intent, that he might bring them bound before the chief priests. <a href="/gwt/acts/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Everyone who heard him was amazed. They asked, "Isn't this the man who destroyed those who worshiped the one named Jesus in Jerusalem? Didn't he come here to take these worshipers as prisoners to the chief priests [in Jerusalem]?" <a href="/gnt/acts/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> All who heard him were amazed and asked, "Isn't he the one who in Jerusalem was killing those who worship that man Jesus? And didn't he come here for the very purpose of arresting those people and taking them back to the chief priests?" <a href="/isv/acts/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Everyone who heard him was astonished and said, "This is the man who harassed those who were calling on Jesus' name in Jerusalem, isn't it? Didn't he come here to bring them in chains to the high priests?" <a href="/msb/acts/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> All who heard him were astounded and asked, ?Isn?t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn?t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?? <a href="/net/acts/9.htm">NET Bible</a> All who heard him were amazed and were saying, "Is this not the man who in Jerusalem was ravaging those who call on this name, and who had come here to bring them as prisoners to the chief priests?" <a href="/nheb/acts/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> All who heard him were amazed, and said, "Is not this he who in Jerusalem made havoc of those who called on this name? And he had come here intending to bring them bound before the chief priests." <a href="/wbt/acts/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But all that heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this he that destroyed them who called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound to the chief priests? <a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and his hearers were all amazed, and began to ask one another, "Is not this the man who in Jerusalem tried to exterminate those who called upon that Name, and came here on purpose to carry them off in chains to the High Priests?" <a href="/web/acts/9.htm">World English Bible</a> All who heard him were amazed, and said, “Isn’t this he who in Jerusalem made havoc of those who called on this name? And he had come here intending to bring them bound before the chief priests!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And all those hearing were amazed and said, “Is this not he who laid waste in Jerusalem those calling on this Name, and here to this intent had come, that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?” <a href="/blb/acts/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And all those hearing were amazed and were saying, "Is this not the one having ravaged those in Jerusalem calling on this name? And he had come here for this, that he might bring them, having been bound, to the chief priests." <a href="/ylt/acts/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And all those hearing were amazed, and said, 'Is not this he who laid waist in Jerusalem those calling on this name, and hither to this intent had come, that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?' <a href="/slt/acts/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all they hearing were affected in mind, and said: Is not this he having laid waste in Jerusalem those calling upon this name, and he has come here for this, that he might bring them having been bound to the chief priests?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And all that heard him, were astonished, and said: Is not this he who persecuted in Jerusalem those that called upon this name: and came hither for that intent, that he might carry them bound to the chief priests? <a href="/cpdv/acts/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And all who heard him were astonished, and they said, “Is this not the one who, in Jerusalem, was fighting against those invoking this name, and who came here for this: so that he might lead them away to the leaders of the priests?” <a href="/nabre/acts/9.htm">New American Bible</a> All who heard him were astounded and said, “Is not this the man who in Jerusalem ravaged those who call upon this name, and came here expressly to take them back in chains to the chief priests?” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> All who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem among those who invoked this name? And has he not come here for the purpose of bringing them bound before the chief priests?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But all those who heard him were amazed and said: Is this not he who persecuted those who called on this name in Jerusalem and behold, he was sent here for that very purpose that he might bring them bound to the high priests? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And all those who heard him were astounded and they were saying, “Was this not he who was persecuting all those who are calling on this Name in Jerusalem? And he was even sent here to bind them to convey them to The Chief Priests!”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And all that heard him were astonished, and said: Is not this he who destroyed in Jerusalem those that call on this name, and who has come hither for this purpose, that he might carry them bound to the chief priests? <a href="/godbey/acts/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And all those hearing were astonished, and continued to say, Is not this the one laying waste those calling on this name in Jerusalem? and has come hither for this, that he may lead them bound to the chief priests. <a href="/haweis/acts/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And all who heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this the man who made havoc at Jerusalem, among those who called on this name? and hither he came for this purpose, that he might carry them in chains unto the chief priests? <a href="/mace/acts/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the audience were all amazed, and said, is not this he that persecuted the professors of this doctrine at Jerusalem, and came here on purpose to carry them prisoners to the chief priests? <a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and his hearers were all amazed, and began to ask one another, "Is not this the man who in Jerusalem tried to exterminate those who called upon that Name, and came here on purpose to carry them off in chains to the High Priests?" <a href="/worrell/acts/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And all who heard were astonished, and said, "Is not this he who destroyed, in Jerusalem, those calling upon this name, and had come here for this purpose, that he might bring them bound to the high priests?" <a href="/worsley/acts/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But all that heard him, were amazed, and said, Is not this he that persecuted those in Jerusalem who called on this name, and came hither for this end, that he might carry them bound to the chief priests? <a href="/parallel/acts/9-21.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=2866" 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 Preaches at Damascus</a> 20Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.” 21<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">All</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard him</a> <a href="/greek/1839.htm" title="1839: Existanto (V-IIM-3P) -- From ek and histemi; to put out of wits, i.e. Astound, or become astounded, insane.">were astounded</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">asked,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“Isn’t</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: Ouch (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the man who</a> <a href="/greek/4199.htm" title="4199: porthēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To lay waste, destroy, ravage, harass. Prolongation from pertho; to ravage.">wreaked havoc</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">on those</a> <a href="/greek/1941.htm" title="1941: epikaloumenous (V-PPM-AMP) -- (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. ">who call on</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name?</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elēlythei (V-LIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">hasn’t he come</a> <a href="/greek/5602.htm" title="5602: hōde (Adv) -- From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither.">here</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/71.htm" title="71: agagē (V-ASA-3S) -- A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce.">take</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- 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/1210.htm" title="1210: dedemenous (V-RPM/P-AMP) -- To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind.">as prisoners</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- 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/749.htm" title="749: archiereis (N-AMP) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">chief priests?”</a> 22But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.…<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/1-23.htm">Galatians 1:23</a> They only heard the account: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” <a href="/acts/22-4.htm">Acts 22:4-5</a> I persecuted this Way even to the death, detaining both men and women and throwing them into prison, / as the high priest and the whole Council can testify about me. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to apprehend these people and bring them to Jerusalem to be punished. <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9-11</a> So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. / And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them. / I frequently had them punished in the synagogues, and I tried to make them blaspheme. In my raging fury against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them. <a href="/1_timothy/1-13.htm">1 Timothy 1:13</a> I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. <a href="/philippians/3-6.htm">Philippians 3:6</a> as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless. <a href="/john/9-8.htm">John 9:8-9</a> At this, his neighbors and those who had formerly seen him begging began to ask, “Isn’t this the man who used to sit and beg?” / Some claimed that he was, but others said, “No, he just looks like him.” But the man kept saying, “I am the one.” <a href="/acts/8-3.htm">Acts 8:3</a> But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison. <a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Acts 7:58</a> They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. <a href="/acts/22-19.htm">Acts 22:19-20</a> ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. / And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of those who killed him.’ <a href="/1_corinthians/15-9.htm">1 Corinthians 15:9</a> For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a> Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a> I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. <a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Matthew 13:54-57</a> Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked. / “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? / Aren’t all His sisters with us as well? Where then did this man get all these things?” ... <a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2-3</a> When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles? / Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him. <a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Luke 4:22</a> All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came here for that intent, that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?amazed.<a href="/acts/2-6.htm">Acts 2:6,12</a> Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language… <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a> Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.<a href="/numbers/23-23.htm">Numbers 23:23</a> Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!Is not.<a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Acts 3:10</a> And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.<a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Matthew 13:54,55</a> And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? … <a href="/mark/5-15.htm">Mark 5:15-20</a> And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid… destroyed.<a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Acts 9:1,2,13,14</a> And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, … <a href="/acts/8-3.htm">Acts 8:3</a> As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.<a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Galatians 1:13-24</a> For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/8-13.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/acts/9-6.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/acts/9-2.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/acts/8-23.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/acts/9-14.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/8-13.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/acts/8-33.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/daniel/11-44.htm">Exterminate</a> <a href="/acts/8-39.htm">Full</a> <a href="/john/17-25.htm">Hasn't</a> <a href="/acts/8-3.htm">Havoc</a> <a href="/acts/9-13.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/john/18-21.htm">Hearers</a> <a href="/acts/9-7.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/9-14.htm">High</a> <a href="/john/20-27.htm">Hither</a> <a href="/john/12-4.htm">Intending</a> <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">Intent</a> <a href="/acts/9-13.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/9-14.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/acts/9-14.htm">Prisoners</a> <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/acts/7-37.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/john/11-8.htm">Tried</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/acts/23-24.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/acts/13-15.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-12.htm">Exterminate</a> <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Full</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Hasn't</a> <a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Havoc</a> <a href="/acts/9-38.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Hearers</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/9-37.htm">High</a> <a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Hither</a> <a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Intending</a> <a href="/acts/10-29.htm">Intent</a> <a href="/acts/9-26.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/19-14.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Prisoners</a> <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/acts/9-41.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/acts/9-26.htm">Tried</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>All who heard him were astounded The reaction of astonishment reflects the dramatic transformation in Saul's life. Saul, later known as Paul, was a well-known persecutor of Christians, and his sudden change to a proponent of the faith was unexpected. This astonishment is a testament to the power of God to transform lives. The Greek word for "astounded" implies being struck with amazement, indicating the depth of their surprise. This reaction is similar to the amazement of the people in <a href="/acts/2-7.htm">Acts 2:7</a> during Pentecost, showing how God's work often defies human expectations.and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem The phrase "wreaked havoc" suggests a violent and aggressive campaign against Christians. Saul's actions in Jerusalem were notorious, as he was known for his zealous persecution of the early church. This aligns with <a href="/acts/8-3.htm">Acts 8:3</a>, where Saul is described as ravaging the church, entering homes, and dragging off men and women to prison. The mention of Jerusalem highlights the centrality of the city in early Christian history and the significant threat Saul posed to the believers there.on those who call on this name? "Those who call on this name" refers to Christians, who were identified by their invocation of Jesus' name in prayer and worship. This phrase underscores the early Christian practice of calling upon Jesus as Lord, a key element of their faith. It also reflects the fulfillment of <a href="/joel/2-32.htm">Joel 2:32</a>, which Peter cites in <a href="/acts/2-21.htm">Acts 2:21</a>, emphasizing that salvation comes to those who call on the name of the Lord. The use of "this name" indicates the reverence and power associated with the name of Jesus.And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners Saul's journey to Damascus was part of his mission to arrest Christians and bring them back to Jerusalem for trial. This reflects the legal authority he had from the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, to extradite believers. The mention of taking prisoners highlights the severity of the persecution and the lengths to which Saul was willing to go to suppress the Christian movement. This context is crucial for understanding the fear and suspicion that surrounded Saul's presence in Damascus.to the chief priests?” The chief priests were influential leaders in the Jewish religious hierarchy, responsible for maintaining religious order and authority. Saul's connection to them indicates his high standing and the official backing he had in his efforts against Christians. This relationship is significant, as it shows the institutional opposition the early church faced from Jewish authorities. The chief priests' involvement also underscores the perceived threat Christianity posed to traditional Jewish beliefs and practices.<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. He is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where Saul previously persecuted Christians, known for its religious significance and as the center of Jewish worship. 3. <a href="/topical/d/damascus.htm">Damascus</a> The city where Saul was headed to arrest Christians but instead encountered Jesus and was transformed. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who were initially skeptical of Saul's conversion due to his past actions. 5. <a href="/topical/c/chief_priests.htm">Chief Priests</a> Jewish religious leaders in Jerusalem who had given Saul authority to arrest Christians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_transformation.htm">The Power of Transformation</a> Saul's conversion is a powerful testament to the transformative power of Christ. No one is beyond the reach of God's grace, and even the most unlikely individuals can become instruments of His will. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_testimony.htm">The Importance of Testimony</a> Saul's past and his new life in Christ serve as a powerful testimony to others. Our personal accounts of transformation can be a compelling witness to the truth of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/o/overcoming_skepticism.htm">Overcoming Skepticism</a> The initial skepticism of the disciples highlights the challenge of overcoming doubt and fear. As believers, we must be open to the work of God in others, even when it defies our expectations. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_redemption.htm">God's Sovereignty in Redemption</a> Saul's account reminds us that God is sovereign and can use anyone for His purposes. Our past does not disqualify us from being used by God; rather, it can be a part of His redemptive plan.<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_does_acts_contradict_paul's_letters.htm">Why does Acts contradict Paul's letters in key details, such as his visits to Jerusalem?</a> <a href="/q/insights_from_day_36_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events define the 33 AD journey to the cross?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_gal._1_17-18_with_acts_9.htm">In Galatians 1:17-18, Paul says he did not go to Jerusalem immediately after his conversion, yet Acts 9 suggests otherwise; how do we reconcile this conflict?</a> <a href="/q/does_solomon's_sacrifice_conflict_with_bans.htm">Does Solomon's sacrifice at high places (1 Kings 3:2-3) conflict with scriptural bans on worship outside the central sanctuary?</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>(21) That destroyed them which called on this name.--Better, made havock of them. It is noticeable that St. Paul uses the same verb as descriptive of his own conduct in <a href="/galatians/1-13.htm" title="For you have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:">Galatians 1:13</a>, where the English version has "wasted." On "them which called on this name," see Note on <a href="/acts/9-16.htm" title="For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.">Acts 9:16</a>.And came hither.--More accurately, had come hither, as implying that the purpose of his coming had been abandoned.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - And for but, A.V.; that in Jerusalem made havoc of for that destroyed them (which called on this Name) in Jerusalem, A.V.; and he had come hither for this intent for and came hither for that intent, A.V., differently stopped; before for unto, A.V. The chief priests. The plural seems to mark how the high priesthood at this period was passed from one to another. Caiaphas, Annas, Jonathan, and Theophilus would all be included under the term. <a href="/commentaries/acts/9-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>All πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <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. heard [him] ἀκούοντες (akouontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. were amazed Ἐξίσταντο (Existanto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1839.htm">Strong's 1839: </a> From ek and histemi; to put out of wits, i.e. Astound, or become astounded, insane. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. asked, ἔλεγον (elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Isn’t ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present 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. this οὗτός (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. the [man who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative 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. wreaked havoc πορθήσας (porthēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4199.htm">Strong's 4199: </a> To lay waste, destroy, ravage, harass. Prolongation from pertho; to ravage. 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 Ἰερουσαλὴμ (Ierousalēm) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2419.htm">Strong's 2419: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine. on those τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <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. [who] call on ἐπικαλουμένους (epikaloumenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1941.htm">Strong's 1941: </a> (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. this τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. name? ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Accusative 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'. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. hasn’t he come ἐληλύθει (elēlythei) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. here ὧδε (hōde) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5602.htm">Strong's 5602: </a> From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. take ἀγάγῃ (agagē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_71.htm">Strong's 71: </a> A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. as prisoners δεδεμένους (dedemenous) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1210.htm">Strong's 1210: </a> To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind. to ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <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. chief priests?? ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. 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