Acts 9:23

And when many days were completed, the Jews took counsel to kill him.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:

In Context

22But Saul was more strengthened, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

24But their lying in wait became known to Saul. And they were watching the gates day and night to kill him.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:16Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves; be therefore wise as serpents, and simple as doves.

Acts 13:50But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out from their borders.

Acts 14:19But there came thither Jews from Antioch and Iconium; and having persuaded the people, and stoned Paul, they drew him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.

2 Corinthians 11:26by journeyings often, by perils of rivers, by perils of robbers, by perils from my countrymen, by perils from the heathen, by perils in the city, by perils in the wilderness, by perils in the sea, by perils among false brethren;

1 Thessalonians 2:15who both killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us forth, and please not God, and are contrary to all men;

Matthew Henry on Acts 9:11-23

Ananias Sent to Saul; Ananias Restores Saul's Sight; Saul Associates with the Disciples; Saul Preaches Christ at Damascus. 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, 12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and… Read the whole commentary →

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