Acts 9:23

When many days had past, the Jews took counsel together to kill him,

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

22But Saul grew stronger and kept confounding the Jews who dwelt in Damascus, proving that this man Jesus is the Christ.

24but their plot became known to Saul. They started watching the gates both day and night so that they might kill him.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:16“Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves, so be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves.

Acts 13:50But the Jews incited the devout women of high standing and the prominent men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of their region.

Acts 14:19Then some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and persuaded the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.

2 Corinthians 11:26I have often been on journeys, exposed to dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my own people, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers at sea, and dangers from false brothers.

1 Thessalonians 2:15who killed the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and who also drove us out. They displease God and are hostile 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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