Acts 9:27 “Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had s…”

Acts 9:27

Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

World English Bible

But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.

American Standard Version

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.

Geneva Bible 1599

But Barnabas tooke him, and brought him to the Apostles, and declared to them, howe hee had seene the Lord in the way, and that hee had spoken vnto him, and how he had spoken boldly at Damascus in the Name of Iesus.

Darby Translation

But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus.

Young's Literal Translation

and Barnabas having taken him, brought [him] unto the apostles, and did declare to them how in the way he saw the Lord, and that he spake to him, and how in Damascus he was speaking boldly in the name of Jesus.

Bible in Basic English

But Barnabas took him to the Apostles and gave them an account of how he had seen the Lord on the road, and had given hearing to his words, and how at Damascus he had been preaching in the name of Jesus without fear.

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Cross references

“Barnabas”

Acts 4:36 Acts 11:22 Acts 11:25 Acts 12:25 Acts 13:2 Acts 15:2

Acts 4:36 · BSB

Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),

Acts 11:22 · BSB

When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Acts 11:25 · BSB

Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,

Acts 12:25 · BSB

When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.

Acts 13:2 · BSB

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

Acts 15:2 · BSB

And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

“the apostles”

Galatians 1:18 Galatians 1:19

Galatians 1:18 · BSB

Only after three years did I go up to Jerusalem to confer with Cephas, and I stayed with him fifteen days.

Galatians 1:19 · BSB

But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.

“how he had seen”

1 Corinthians 15:8 Acts 9:17

1 Corinthians 15:8 · BSB

And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth.

Acts 9:17 · BSB

So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and…

“and how”

Acts 4:29 Acts 4:13 Acts 9:20–22 Ephesians 6:19 Ephesians 6:20

Acts 4:29 · BSB

And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

Acts 4:13 · BSB

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.

Acts 9:20–22 · BSB

Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”

Ephesians 6:19 · BSB

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,

Ephesians 6:20 · BSB

for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

Also

Acts 9:3–6

Acts 9:3–6 · BSB

As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

26When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

28So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

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