Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
I, indeed, therefore, thought with myself, that against the name of Jesus of Nazareth it behoved me many things to do,
New American Standard Bible
“So then,
King James Version
I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Holman Bible
In fact, I myself supposed it was necessary to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus the Nazarene.
International Standard Version
Indeed, I myself thought it my duty to take extreme measures against the name of Jesus from Nazareth.
A Conservative Version
Indeed therefore I thought it necessary for myself to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus the Nazarene,
American Standard Version
I verily thought with myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Amplified
“So then, I [once] thought to myself that it was my duty to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
An Understandable Version
I truly thought within myself [that it was right] to do many things which were opposed to the name of Jesus from Nazareth.
Anderson New Testament
I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things against the name of Jesus the Nazarene.
Bible in Basic English
For I, truly, was of the opinion that it was right for me to do a number of things against the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Common New Testament
I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Daniel Mace New Testament
I myself too once thought myself oblig'd strenuously to oppose the professors of Jesus the Nazarene, as I actually did at Jerusalem,
Darby Translation
I indeed myself thought that I ought to do much against the name of Jesus the Nazaraean.
Godbey New Testament
Moreover indeed, I thought to myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus the Nazarene:
Goodspeed New Testament
I once thought it my duty vigorously to oppose the cause of Jesus of Nazareth.
John Wesley New Testament
I indeed thought myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth:
Julia Smith Translation
I therefore truly thought to myself, I must do many things contrary to the name of Jesus, the Nazarite.
King James 2000
I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Indeed, I myself thought it was necessary to do many [things] opposed to the name of Jesus the Nazarene,
Modern King James verseion
I truly thought within myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I also verily thought in myself, that I ought to do many contrary things, clean against the name of Jesus of Nazareth:
Moffatt New Testament
I once believed it my duty indeed actively to oppose the name of Jesus the Nazarene.
Montgomery New Testament
"I indeed once thought with myself that I ought to do many things against the name of Jesus, the Nazarene.
NET Bible
Of course, I myself was convinced that it was necessary to do many things hostile to the name of Jesus the Nazarene.
New Heart English Bible
"I myself most certainly thought that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Noyes New Testament
I indeed thought with myself that I ought to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus the Nazarene.
Sawyer New Testament
I indeed thought with myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus the Nazoraean,
The Emphasized Bible
I, therefore, imagined to myself, that, against the name of Jesus the Nazarene, it was needful, many hostile things, to bring about, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
I indeed then thought in myself, that I ought to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus the Nazarean.
Twentieth Century New Testament
I myself, it is true, once thought it my duty to oppose in every way the Name of Jesus of Nazareth;
Webster
I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Weymouth New Testament
"I myself, however, thought it a duty to do many things in hostility to the name of Jesus, the Nazarene.
Williams New Testament
I myself, indeed, once thought it my duty to take extreme measures in hostility to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
World English Bible
"I myself most certainly thought that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Worrell New Testament
I, verily, therefore, imagined to myself that it was proper that I should do many things contrary to the name of Jesus, the Nazarene;
Worsley New Testament
I indeed once thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus the Nazarene:
Themes
Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Conscience » Without spiritual illumination, a false guide
Interlinear
References
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 26:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul Makes His Defense Before King Agrippa
8 why is it judged incredible with you, if God doth raise the dead? 9 I, indeed, therefore, thought with myself, that against the name of Jesus of Nazareth it behoved me many things to do, 10 which also I did in Jerusalem, and many of the saints I in prison did shut up, from the chief priests having received the authority; they also being put to death, I gave my vote against them,
Phrases
Cross References
1 Timothy 1:13
who before was speaking evil, and persecuting, and insulting, but I found kindness, because, being ignorant, I did it in unbelief,
Acts 22:8
And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? and he said unto me, I am Jesus the Nazarene whom thou dost persecute --
John 15:21
but all these things will they do to you, because of my name, because they have not known Him who sent me;
John 16:2-3
out of the synagogues they will put you; but an hour doth come, that every one who hath killed you, may think to offer service unto God;
Acts 3:6
and Peter said, 'Silver and gold I have none, but what I have, that I give to thee; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and be walking.'
Acts 9:16
for I will shew him how many things it behoveth him for My name to suffer.'
Acts 21:13
and Paul answered, 'What do ye -- weeping, and crushing mine heart? for I, not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem, am ready, for the name of the Lord Jesus;'
Acts 24:5
for having found this man a pestilence, and moving a dissension to all the Jews through the world -- a ringleader also of the sect of the Nazarenes --
Romans 10:2
for I bear them testimony that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge,
Galatians 1:13-14
for ye did hear of my behaviour once in Judaism, that exceedingly I was persecuting the assembly of God, and wasting it,
Philippians 3:6
according to zeal persecuting the assembly! according to righteousness that is in law becoming blameless!