Thematic Bible
Acts 9:1 (show verse)
Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats of murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest
Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Character transformed » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor
Conversion » Characters transformed by » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor
Fanaticism » Saul in persecuting the church
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Martyrdom » Exemplified
Paul » Persecutes the Christians; present at, and gives consent to, the stoning of stephen
Paul » Also called saul
Paul » Sent to damascus with letters for the arrest and return to jerusalem of Christians
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Pharisees » Character of » Cruel in persecuting
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Character transformed » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor
Conversion » Characters transformed by » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor
Fanaticism » Saul in persecuting the church
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Martyrdom » Exemplified
Paul » Persecutes the Christians; present at, and gives consent to, the stoning of stephen
Paul » Also called saul
Paul » Sent to damascus with letters for the arrest and return to jerusalem of Christians
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Pharisees » Character of » Cruel in persecuting
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Acts 9:2 (show verse)
and begged of him letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any that were of the Way, either men or women, he could bind them and bring them to Jerusalem.
Arrest » Paul authorized to arrest Christians
Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Paul » Sent to damascus with letters for the arrest and return to jerusalem of Christians
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Pharisees » Character of » Cruel in persecuting
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Constitutes a court of justice
Synagogue » Damascus
Synagogues » Often used as courts of justice
Synagogues » Sometimes several, in the same city
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Way » Figurative » Doctrines taught by Christ
Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Paul » Sent to damascus with letters for the arrest and return to jerusalem of Christians
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Pharisees » Character of » Cruel in persecuting
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Constitutes a court of justice
Synagogue » Damascus
Synagogues » Often used as courts of justice
Synagogues » Sometimes several, in the same city
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Way » Figurative » Doctrines taught by Christ
Acts 9:3 (show verse)
And as he journeyed, when he was approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed round him.
Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Christ » Vine name applied to » Arresting sinners
Christ » Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Christ Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Light » Divided into » Extraordinary or miraculous
Light » Illustrative of » Glory of Christ
Light » Miraculous
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of paul » Of Christ, on the way to damascus
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To paul
Voice » Ps 29; 1ki 19 of Christ » Arresting sinners
Christ » Vine name applied to » Arresting sinners
Christ » Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Christ Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Light » Divided into » Extraordinary or miraculous
Light » Illustrative of » Glory of Christ
Light » Miraculous
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of paul » Of Christ, on the way to damascus
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To paul
Voice » Ps 29; 1ki 19 of Christ » Arresting sinners
Acts 9:4 (show verse)
He fell to the ground, and heard a voice which said to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?"
Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christ » Humility of » Identified with believers
Christ » Vine name applied to » Arresting sinners
Christ » Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Christ Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Of saints, is a persecution of Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
divine Presence » A terror to sinners a comfort to saints » Of Christ, overpowering
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of paul » Of Christ, on the way to damascus
Voice » Of God
Voice » Ps 29; 1ki 19 of Christ » Arresting sinners
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christ » Humility of » Identified with believers
Christ » Vine name applied to » Arresting sinners
Christ » Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Christ Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Of saints, is a persecution of Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
divine Presence » A terror to sinners a comfort to saints » Of Christ, overpowering
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of paul » Of Christ, on the way to damascus
Voice » Of God
Voice » Ps 29; 1ki 19 of Christ » Arresting sinners
Acts 9:5 (show verse)
And he said, "Who are you Lord?"
Christ Appears » Appearances of Christ after his resurrection » To paul at his conversion
Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To paul at his conversion
Christ » Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Christ Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Of saints, is a persecution of Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Resurrection » Christ appears after his » To paul at his conversion
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of paul » Of Christ, on the way to damascus
Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To paul at his conversion
Christ » Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Christ Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Of saints, is a persecution of Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Resurrection » Christ appears after his » To paul at his conversion
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of paul » Of Christ, on the way to damascus
Acts 9:6 (show verse)
"I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," he said: "Stand up and go into the city, and there you shall be told what you must do."
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Conversion » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Conviction » Instances of » Saul of tarsus, when he saw jesus on the way to damascus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Service » Unquestioning » Paul
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Teachableness » The secret of paul's success
The Surrendered life » Unquestioning service » Paul
Vision » Of paul » Of Christ, on the way to damascus
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To paul
Conversion » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Conviction » Instances of » Saul of tarsus, when he saw jesus on the way to damascus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Service » Unquestioning » Paul
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Teachableness » The secret of paul's success
The Surrendered life » Unquestioning service » Paul
Vision » Of paul » Of Christ, on the way to damascus
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To paul
Acts 9:7 (show verse)
Meanwhile the men who were his fellow travelers stood speechless, hearing indeed the voice, but beholding no one.
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Voice » Of God
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Voice » Of God
Acts 9:8 (show verse)
And Saul got up from the ground, but although his eyes were open, he continued to perceive nothing; so they took him by the hand and led him into Damascus.
Blindness » Physical, inflicted
Blindness » Saul of tarsus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Blindness » Saul of tarsus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Acts 9:9 (show verse)
And he remained there three days, seeing nothing, and without eating or drinking.
Blindness » Saul of tarsus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
Fasting » Instances of » By paul, at the time of his conversion
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Soul » Distress
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
Fasting » Instances of » By paul, at the time of his conversion
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Soul » Distress
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Acts 9:10 (show verse)
Now there was in Damascus a disciple named Ananias, and the Lord spoke to him in a vision, saying, "Ananias!" And he answered, "Lo, I am here, Lord."
Ananias » Of damascus
Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of ananias » Of Christ
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To ananias
Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of ananias » Of Christ
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To ananias
Acts 9:11 (show verse)
And the Lord said to him. "Arise, go into the street named 'Straight,' and make inquiries in the house of Judas for a man of Tarsus, one Saul.
Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Judas » Characteristics of » A disciple
Judas (jude) » Disciple » A disciple who hosted paul
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » Born in the city of tarsus
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Prayer » An evidence of conversion
Prayer » Paul
private Prayer » Exemplified » Paul
private Prayer » An evidence of conversion
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Straight » Name of a street in damascus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Tarsus » Paul's birthplace
Vision » Of ananias » Of Christ
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To ananias
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Judas » Characteristics of » A disciple
Judas (jude) » Disciple » A disciple who hosted paul
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » Born in the city of tarsus
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Prayer » An evidence of conversion
Prayer » Paul
private Prayer » Exemplified » Paul
private Prayer » An evidence of conversion
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Straight » Name of a street in damascus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Tarsus » Paul's birthplace
Vision » Of ananias » Of Christ
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To ananias
Acts 9:12 (show verse)
He is now praying, and has seen a man named Ananias enter and lay his hands on him to restore his sight."
Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of ananias » Of Christ
Vision » Of paul » Of ananias
Visions » Often accompanied by » An appearance of human beings
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of ananias » Of Christ
Vision » Of paul » Of ananias
Visions » Often accompanied by » An appearance of human beings
Acts 9:13 (show verse)
"But, Lord," said Ananias, "I have heard from many about that man, and how much evil he did to the saints at Jerusalem!
Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Acts 9:14 (show verse)
"In this city, too, he has authority from the chief priests to arrest all those who call upon thy name."
Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Acts 9:15 (show verse)
"Go," answered the Lord, "this man is chosen instrument of mine to bear my name before the nations and their kings, and before the Children of Israel also;
Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Chosen Instruments » Men of God
Chosen Instruments » Men of God, chosen instruments to accomplish God's purposes
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Election » Of ministers
Election » Of grace » Of ministers
Gentiles » Paul the apostle of
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Kings » The gospel to be preached to
Men of God » Leaders
Paul » His vision and conversion
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Titles and names of saints » Chosen vessels
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Chosen Instruments » Men of God
Chosen Instruments » Men of God, chosen instruments to accomplish God's purposes
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Election » Of ministers
Election » Of grace » Of ministers
Gentiles » Paul the apostle of
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Kings » The gospel to be preached to
Men of God » Leaders
Paul » His vision and conversion
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Titles and names of saints » Chosen vessels
Acts 9:16 (show verse)
"for I am going to show him all he has to suffer for the sake of my name."
Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christ » Sake, for his » Suffering
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
For Christ's sake » Suffering
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
for Jesus' sake » Suffering
Paul » His vision and conversion
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Suffering
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Suffering
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christ » Sake, for his » Suffering
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
For Christ's sake » Suffering
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
for Jesus' sake » Suffering
Paul » His vision and conversion
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Suffering
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Suffering
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Acts 9:17 (show verse)
And so Ananias went and entered into the house, and laying his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared to you on your journey, has sent me that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Apostles » The holy ghost given to
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Apostles » The holy ghost given to
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Acts 9:18 (show verse)
Instantly something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized.
Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Baptism » Administered to » Individuals
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » Is immersed
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
Scales » Fell from paul's eyes
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Baptism » Administered to » Individuals
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » Is immersed
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
Scales » Fell from paul's eyes
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Acts 9:19 (show verse)
Afterward he took food and was strengthened. And he remained for some time with the disciples at Damascus.
Acts 9:20 (show verse)
And he began at once to proclaim in the synagogues Jesus as the Son of God.
Christ » Preaching to be concerning » Christ the theme of
Immediate » Examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Paul after his conversion
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, the son of God
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Leaders » Preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Message of
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » Preaches in damascus for the first time
Preaching » Christ the theme of
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of
Service » Immediate, examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Paul after his conversion
Synagogue » Damascus
Synagogues » The apostles frequently taught and preached in
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Immediate » Examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Paul after his conversion
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, the son of God
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Leaders » Preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Message of
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » Preaches in damascus for the first time
Preaching » Christ the theme of
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of
Service » Immediate, examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Paul after his conversion
Synagogue » Damascus
Synagogues » The apostles frequently taught and preached in
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Acts 9:21 (show verse)
His hearers were all astonished, and began to say. "Is not this the very man who in Jerusalem made havoc of those who called upon the Name? Did he not come hither for the express purpose of carrying them all in chains to the high priests?"
Acts 9:22 (show verse)
But Saul gained more and more influence, and kept putting the Jews who lived in Damascus to confusion by his proof that Jesus was the Christ.
Acts 9:23 (show verse)
And when many days were fulfilled the Jews made a plot to kill Saul;
Acts 9:24 (show verse)
but information of their plot was given Saul, and although they kept watch day and night on the gates, in order to make away with him,
Acts 9:25 (show verse)
his disciples took him by night, and let him down over the wall, lowering him in a basket.
Acts 9:26 (show verse)
So he came to Jerusalem, and attempted to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, because they did not believe that he was a disciple.
Acts 9:27 (show verse)
But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and told them how Saul had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him; and also how he had preached the Name of the Lord Jesus boldly at Damascus.
Acts 9:28 (show verse)
Henceforth Saul was one of them, going in and out of the city, and speaking fearlessly in the Name of the Lord.
Acts 9:29 (show verse)
He also used to hold conversations and debates with the Grecian Jews, but they kept trying to kill him.
Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Paul
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Greece » Inhabitants of » Persecute the early Christians
Jews, the » Modern, divided into » Hellenists or grecians
Paul » Received by the disciples in jerusalem
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Paul
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Greece » Inhabitants of » Persecute the early Christians
Jews, the » Modern, divided into » Hellenists or grecians
Paul » Received by the disciples in jerusalem
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Acts 9:30 (show verse)
When they learned this the brothers took him down to Caesarea, and then sent him forth to Tarsus.
Acts 9:31 (show verse)
Now throughout the whole of Judea, Galilee, and Samaria the Church continued to enjoy peace and to be spiritually built up. It was increasing in members also, as it kept walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Accessions » Accessions to the church » Priests join the disciples
Church » Growth of accessions to » Priests join the disciples
Church » Accessions to » Priests join the disciples
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Galilee
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Samaria
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Judaea
Consolation under Affliction » The holy ghost is the author and giver of
Edification » The peace of the church favors
Fear » Godly » Examples of righteous men dominated by
Fear of God » Reverential
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
Galilee » Pprovince of
Galilee » Modern towns of » Christian churches established in
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Congregations in
Godly Fear » Examples of righteous men dominated by
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » As such he » Edifies the church
the personality of Holy Spirit » He comforts
Holy spirit » As comforter of the church
Judea, modern » Several Christian churches in
Samaria » Province of
modern Samaria » Many Christian churches in
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Church » Growth of accessions to » Priests join the disciples
Church » Accessions to » Priests join the disciples
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Galilee
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Samaria
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Judaea
Consolation under Affliction » The holy ghost is the author and giver of
Edification » The peace of the church favors
Fear » Godly » Examples of righteous men dominated by
Fear of God » Reverential
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
Galilee » Pprovince of
Galilee » Modern towns of » Christian churches established in
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Congregations in
Godly Fear » Examples of righteous men dominated by
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » As such he » Edifies the church
the personality of Holy Spirit » He comforts
Holy spirit » As comforter of the church
Judea, modern » Several Christian churches in
Samaria » Province of
modern Samaria » Many Christian churches in
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Acts 9:32 (show verse)
Now Peter, as he was going from town to town, came down also to the saints who lived in Lydda.
Acts 9:33 (show verse)
Here he found a man named Aeneas, bedridden for eight years, a paralytic.
Acts 9:34 (show verse)
Peter said to him. "Aeneas, Jesus Christ cures you! Rise and make your own bed!"
Aeneas » Healed
Apostles » Persecution of » Healing, examples of apostolic
Christian ministers » Success attending » Peter
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Heal
Disease » Healed » Examples of apostolic
disease Healed » Examples of apostolic
Lydda » Peter heals aeneas in
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the apostles
Miracles » Of peter » Aeneas
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Peter » Heals aeneas
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Peter » Eneas made whole
Paralysis » Cured » By peter
Peter » Visits lydda; heals aeneas
Peter » Miracles performed by » Aeneas
Sickness » Healing » Examples of apostolic
Apostles » Persecution of » Healing, examples of apostolic
Christian ministers » Success attending » Peter
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Heal
Disease » Healed » Examples of apostolic
disease Healed » Examples of apostolic
Lydda » Peter heals aeneas in
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the apostles
Miracles » Of peter » Aeneas
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Peter » Heals aeneas
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Peter » Eneas made whole
Paralysis » Cured » By peter
Peter » Visits lydda; heals aeneas
Peter » Miracles performed by » Aeneas
Sickness » Healing » Examples of apostolic
Acts 9:35 (show verse)
At once he rose to his feet. All the people of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Awakenings, religious, » General references to
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
Awakenings and religious reforms » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » -peter at lydda
religious Awakenings » General references to
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » -peter at lydda
Christian ministers » Success attending » Peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The people of lydda and s h) aron
Judea, modern » Towns of » Lydda
Lydda » Peter heals aeneas in
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the apostles
Religious » General references to
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
Sharon » The maritime slope of palestine north of the city of joppa » Called saron
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
Awakenings and religious reforms » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » -peter at lydda
religious Awakenings » General references to
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » -peter at lydda
Christian ministers » Success attending » Peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The people of lydda and s h) aron
Judea, modern » Towns of » Lydda
Lydda » Peter heals aeneas in
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the apostles
Religious » General references to
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
Sharon » The maritime slope of palestine north of the city of joppa » Called saron
Acts 9:36 (show verse)
Among the disciples at Joppa was a woman named Tabitha??hich may be translated Dorcas or "Gazelle"?? woman whose life was full of good works and almsgiving, which she was doing continually.
Alms » Instances of giving » Dorcas
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Judea, modern » Towns of » Joppa
Labour » Women » Women's Work » fields of activity » Philanthropy
Liberality » Exemplified » Dorcas
Notable women » Dorcas, the benevolent seamstress
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Poor » Kindness to » Dorcas
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Dorcas
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Dorcas
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter
Women » Notable » Dorcas, the benevolent seamstress
Women » Good » Dorcas (tabitha)
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
Works, good » Saints » Being Full of
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Judea, modern » Towns of » Joppa
Labour » Women » Women's Work » fields of activity » Philanthropy
Liberality » Exemplified » Dorcas
Notable women » Dorcas, the benevolent seamstress
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Poor » Kindness to » Dorcas
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Dorcas
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Dorcas
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter
Women » Notable » Dorcas, the benevolent seamstress
Women » Good » Dorcas (tabitha)
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
Works, good » Saints » Being Full of
Acts 9:37 (show verse)
She, as it happened, was taken ill just at that time, and died. After washing her body, they laid it in an upper room.
Ablution » Of the dead
Burial » The body was » Washed before
Dead (people) » Instances of » Dorcas
Dead (people) » Instances of » Prepared for burial by washing
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » General references to
The Dead » General references to
The Dead » Were washed and laid out
the Death of saints » Exemplified » Dorcas
Disease » Good men afflicted with » The righteous suffer from
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Sickness » The righteous suffer from
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter
Burial » The body was » Washed before
Dead (people) » Instances of » Dorcas
Dead (people) » Instances of » Prepared for burial by washing
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » General references to
The Dead » General references to
The Dead » Were washed and laid out
the Death of saints » Exemplified » Dorcas
Disease » Good men afflicted with » The righteous suffer from
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Sickness » The righteous suffer from
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter
Acts 9:38 (show verse)
And as Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, when they heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him with the entreaty, "Delay not to come to us."
Acts 9:39 (show verse)
So Peter arose and went with them. On his arrival they took him up-stairs, and all the widows stood near him, weeping, and showing him the cloaks and garments which Dorcas used to make, while she was still with them.
Clothing » General references to
Clothing » Coats
Dead (people) » Instances of » Dorcas
The Dead » Mourning for » Examples of grief
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Dress » Clothing » General references to
Dress » Clothing » Coats
Dress » Sleeveless shirt, called coat
Industry » Exemplified » Dorcas
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Liberality » Promise for » Liberality of women
Mourning » Examples of grief
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Dorcas
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter
Virtues » Of women » Liberality
Widow's » Saints » Relieve
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Liberality
Women » Sufferings of » As widows
Women » Leaders » Liberality of
Women » Made garments
Clothing » Coats
Dead (people) » Instances of » Dorcas
The Dead » Mourning for » Examples of grief
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Dress » Clothing » General references to
Dress » Clothing » Coats
Dress » Sleeveless shirt, called coat
Industry » Exemplified » Dorcas
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Liberality » Promise for » Liberality of women
Mourning » Examples of grief
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Dorcas
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter
Virtues » Of women » Liberality
Widow's » Saints » Relieve
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Liberality
Women » Sufferings of » As widows
Women » Leaders » Liberality of
Women » Made garments
Acts 9:40 (show verse)
But Peter put them all out, and kneeled down, and prayed; and then turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, rise!" She opened her eyes, and on seeing Peter she sat up.
Body » Resurrection of » Dorcas
Dead (people) » Instances of » Dorcas
The Dead » Instances of, restored by Christ, &c
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Miracles » Of peter » Dorcas
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Peter » Raises dorcas from the dead
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Peter » Dorcas restored to life
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Peter » Miracles performed by » Dorcas
Peter » Empowered » Making his prayer effective in the raising of tabitha
Prayer » Peter
Prayer » Answered » Peter, asking that tabitha (dorcas) be restored to life
private Prayer » Exemplified
Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas
Resurrections » Resurrections, examples of » Dorcas
Seclusion » Sought by those about to perform miracles » By peter, in the resurrection of dorcas
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter
Dead (people) » Instances of » Dorcas
The Dead » Instances of, restored by Christ, &c
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Miracles » Of peter » Dorcas
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Peter » Raises dorcas from the dead
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Peter » Dorcas restored to life
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Peter » Miracles performed by » Dorcas
Peter » Empowered » Making his prayer effective in the raising of tabitha
Prayer » Peter
Prayer » Answered » Peter, asking that tabitha (dorcas) be restored to life
private Prayer » Exemplified
Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas
Resurrections » Resurrections, examples of » Dorcas
Seclusion » Sought by those about to perform miracles » By peter, in the resurrection of dorcas
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter
Acts 9:41 (show verse)
Then he gave her his hand and raised her up, and after calling the saints and the widows, he gave her back to them alive.
Contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
divine Hand » Taken » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
hands » Taken » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Personal contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Right » Hand taken » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
divine Hand » Taken » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
hands » Taken » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Personal contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Right » Hand taken » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter
Acts 9:42 (show verse)
This incident became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.
Acts 9:43 (show verse)
Peter stayed for some time in Joppa, lodging in the house of Simon, the tanner.
Art » Primitive » Of the tanner
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Tanners
Arts of the » Tanner
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Simon the tanner to peter
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Leather » Tanning of
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Simon » The tanner
Simon » A tanner » Peter lodges with
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Tanners
Arts of the » Tanner
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » Simon the tanner to peter
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Leather » Tanning of
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Simon » The tanner
Simon » A tanner » Peter lodges with