Parallel Verses

Goodspeed New Testament

I once thought it my duty vigorously to oppose the cause of Jesus of Nazareth.

New American Standard Bible

“So then, I thought to myself that I had to do many things hostile to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

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:

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:

Youngs Literal Translation

I, indeed, therefore, thought with myself, that against the name of Jesus of Nazareth it behoved me many things to do,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
I
ἐγώ 
Ego 
I, my, me, not tr
Usage: 174

οὖν 
Oun 
therefore, then, so, and, now, wherefore, but, not tr,
Usage: 417

δοκέω 
Dokeo 
Usage: 45

with myself
ἐμαυτοῦ ἐμαυτῷ ἐμαυτόν 
Emautou 
Usage: 21

δεῖ 
Dei 
Usage: 72

to do
πράσσω 
Prasso 
Usage: 35

πολύς πολλός 
Polus 
Usage: 292

ἐναντίος 
Enantios 
Usage: 8

to
πρός 
Pros 
unto, to, with, for, against, among, at, not tr, , vr to
Usage: 412

the name
ὄνομα 
Onoma 
name, named, called, surname , named , not tr
Usage: 162

of Jesus
Ἰησοῦς 
Iesous 
Usage: 969

Devotionals

Devotionals containing Acts 26:9

References

American

Easton

Hastings

Context Readings

Paul Makes His Defense Before King Agrippa

8 Why do you all think it incredible that God should raise the dead? 9 I once thought it my duty vigorously to oppose the cause of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 That was what I did at Jerusalem when on the authority of the high priests I put many of God's people in prison. When they were put to death, I cast my vote against them,

Cross References

1 Timothy 1:13

though I once used to abuse, persecute, and insult him. But he had mercy on me, because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief,

Acts 22:8

I answered, 'Who are you, sir?' 'I am Jesus of Nazareth,' he said, 'whom you are persecuting.'

John 15:21

But they will do all this to you on my account, because they do not understand him who sent me.

John 16:2-3

They will exclude you from their synagogues; why, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is doing religious service to God.

Acts 3:6

But Peter said, "I have no silver or gold, but I will give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk!"

Acts 9:16

For I am going to show him what he will have to endure for my sake."

Acts 21:13

Then Paul answered, "What do you mean by crying and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound at Jerusalem but to die there for the sake of the Lord Jesus."

Acts 24:5

For we have found this man a pest and a disturber of the peace among Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect,

Romans 10:2

I can testify to their sincere devotion to God, but it is not an intelligent devotion.

Galatians 1:13-14

You have heard of my former conduct when I was attached to the Jewish religion??ow furiously I used to persecute the church of God and ravage it,

Philippians 3:6

as to my zeal, I was a persecutor of the church; and by the Law's standard of uprightness, no fault could be found with me.

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