Thematic Bible
Acts 9:1 (show verse)
Meanwhile, still spewing death threats against the Lord's disciples, Saul 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)
He asked him for letters to take with him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he might bring them in chains 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)
As Saul traveled along and was approaching Damascus, a light from heaven suddenly flashed around 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 dropped to the ground and heard a voice saying 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)
He asked, "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)
The voice said, "I'm Jesus, whom you are persecuting. Now get up, go into the city, and you will be told what you are to 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 traveling with Saul were standing speechless, for they heard the voice but didn't see anyone.
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)
When Saul got up off the ground, he couldn't see anything, even though his eyes were open. So his companions 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)
For three days he couldn't see, and he didn't eat or drink anything.
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 in Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called out to him in a vision, "Ananias!" He answered, "Here I am, 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)
The Lord told him, "Get up, go to the street called Straight, and in the home of Judas look for a man from Tarsus named Saul. At this very moment he's praying.
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 has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so he would see again."
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 Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard many people tell how much evil this man has done to your saints in 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)
He is here with authority from the high priests to put in chains all who call on your 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)
But the Lord told him, "Go, because he's my chosen instrument to carry my name to unbelievers, to their kings, and to the descendants of Israel.
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)
since I'm going to show him how much he must suffer for my name's sake."
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)
So Ananias left and went to that house. He laid his hands on Saul and said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were traveling, has sent me so that you may see again 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)
All at once something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again.
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)
He got up and was baptized, and after eating some food, he felt strong again. For several days he stayed with the disciples in Damascus.
Acts 9:20 (show verse)
He immediately started to preach about Jesus in the synagogues, saying, "This is 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)
Everyone who heard him was astonished and said, "This is the man who harassed those who were calling on Jesus' name in Jerusalem, isn't it? Didn't he come here to bring them in chains to the high priests?"
Acts 9:22 (show verse)
But Saul grew more and more persuasive, and continued to confound the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that this man was the Messiah.
Acts 9:23 (show verse)
After several days had gone by, the Jewish leaders plotted to murder Saul,
Acts 9:24 (show verse)
but their plot became known to him. They were even watching the gates day and night to murder him,
Acts 9:25 (show verse)
but his disciples took him one night and let him down through the city wall by lowering him in a basket.
Acts 9:26 (show verse)
When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they all were afraid of him because they wouldn't believe he was a disciple.
Acts 9:27 (show verse)
Barnabas, however, introduced Saul to the apostles, telling them how on the road Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him, and how courageously he had spoken in the name of Jesus in Damascus.
Acts 9:28 (show verse)
So he freely circulated among them in Jerusalem, speaking courageously in the name of the Lord.
Acts 9:29 (show verse)
He kept talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews, but they were bent on murdering 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 the brothers found out about the plot, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus.
Acts 9:31 (show verse)
So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace. As it continued to be built up and to live in the fear of the Lord, it kept increasing in numbers through the encouragement 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 when Peter was going around among all of the disciples, he also visited the saints living in Lydda.
Acts 9:33 (show verse)
There he found a man named Aeneas who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years.
Acts 9:34 (show verse)
Peter told him, "Aeneas, Jesus the Messiah is healing you. Get up and put away your mat!" At once he got up,
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)
and all the people who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and 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)
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was known for her good actions and acts of charity that she was always doing.
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)
At that time, she got sick and died. After they had washed her, they laid her in an upstairs 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)
Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples heard that Peter was there and sent two men to him and begged him, "Come here quickly!"
Acts 9:39 (show verse)
So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they took him upstairs. All the widows gathered around Peter, crying and showing him all the shirts and coats Dorcas had made 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)
Peter made them all go outside. After kneeling down, he prayed, turned to the body, and said, "Tabitha, get up!" She opened her eyes, and when she saw 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)
He extended his hand and helped her get up. Then he called the saints, including the widows, and 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)
What happened became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.
Acts 9:43 (show verse)
Meanwhile, Peter stayed in Joppa for several days with Simon, a leatherworker.
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