Parallel Verses
Moffatt New Testament
I once believed it my duty indeed actively to oppose the name of Jesus the Nazarene.
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:
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,
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 [Move to the beginning of vs 23] Why should you consider it incredible that God raises the dead, 9 I once believed it my duty indeed actively to oppose the name of Jesus the Nazarene. 10 I did so in Jerusalem. I shut up many of the saints in prison, armed with authority from the high priests; when they were put to death, I voted against them;
Phrases
Cross References
1 Timothy 1:13
though I had formerly been a blasphemer and a persecutor and a wanton aggressor. I obtained mercy because in my unbelief I had acted out of ignorance;
Acts 22:8
'Who are you?' I asked. He said to me, 'I am Jesus the Nazarene, and you are persecuting me.'
John 15:21
They will do all this to you on account of my name, because they know not him who sent me.
John 16:2-3
They will excommunicate you; indeed the time is coming when anyone who kills you will imagine he is performing a service to God.
Acts 3:6
But Peter said, "I have no silver or gold, but I will give you what I do have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, [get up and] walk!"
Acts 9:16
I will show him all he has to suffer for the sake of my Name."
Acts 21:13
Then Paul replied, "What do you mean by weeping and disheartening me? I am ready not only to be bound but also to die at Jerusalem for the sake of the Lord Jesus."
Acts 24:5
The fact is, we have found this man is a perfect pest; he stirs up sedition among the Jews all over the world and he is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect.
Romans 10:2
I can vouch for their zeal for God; only, it is not zeal with knowledge.
Galatians 1:13-14
You know the story of my past career in Judaism; you know how furiously I persecuted the church of God and harried it,
Philippians 3:6
in point of ardour a persecutor of the church, immaculate by the standard of legal righteousness.