Parallel Verses
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;
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.
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 Why do you all hold it incredible that God should raise the dead? 9 I myself, it is true, once thought it my duty to oppose in every way the Name of Jesus of Nazareth; 10 And I actually did so at Jerusalem. Acting on the authority of the Chief Priests, I myself threw many of the People of Christ into prison, and, when it was proposed to put them to death, I gave my vote for it.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Timothy 1:13
though I once used to blaspheme, and to persecute, and to insult. Yet mercy was shown me, because I acted in ignorance, while still an unbeliever;
Acts 22:8
'Who are you, Lord?' I replied. Then the voice said 'I am Jesus of Nazareth whom you are persecuting.'
John 15:21
But they will do all this to you, because you believe in my Name, for they do not know him who sent me.
John 16:2-3
They will expel you from their Synagogues; indeed the time is coming when any one who kills you will think that he is making an offering to God.
Acts 3:6
But Peter added: "I have no gold or silver, but I give you what I have. In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth I bid you walk."
Acts 9:16
I will myself show him all that he has to suffer for my Name."
Acts 21:13
It was then that Paul made the reply: "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart like this? For my part, I am ready not only to be bound, but even to suffer death at Jerusalem for the Name of the Lord Jesus."
Acts 24:5
We have found this man a public pest; he is one who stirs up disputes among the Jews all the world over, and is a ringleader of the Nazarene heretics.
Romans 10:2
I can testify that they are zealous for the honor of God; but they are not guided by true insight,
Galatians 1:13-14
You heard, no doubt, of my conduct when I was devoted to Judaism--how I persecuted the Church of God to an extent beyond belief, and made havoc of it,
Philippians 3:6
As to zeal, I was a persecutor of the Church; as to such righteousness as is due to Law, I proved myself blameless.