Acts 9:14

And here he has authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call upon yoʋr name.”

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

In Context

13But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about how much evil this man has done to yoʋr saints in Jerusalem.

15But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a vessel chosen by me to bring my name before Gentiles, kings, and the sons of Israel.

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Cross References

Acts 9:2and asked for letters from him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them to Jerusalem as prisoners.

Acts 22:16And now why do yoʋ delay? Rise and be baptized and wash away yoʋr sins, calling upon the name of the Lord.’

1 Corinthians 1:2to the church of God in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be saints, together with all who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours:

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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